De Minaur to face Sinner after reaching Australian Open last eight for first time

Alex de Minaur is the first Australian man to reach quarters since 2015.

Alex de Minaur becomes the first Australian man to reach the quarter-final stage at Melbourne Park since Nick Kygrios in 2015.

Local fans have been given reason to dream of success this year at Melbourne Park after Alex de Minaur delivered a largely dominant victory over the American Alex Michelsen to reach the quarter-finals at the Australian Open for the first time.

The eighth seed was in eye-opening form early in the 6-0, 7-6 (5), 6-3 result on Rod Laver Arena, issuing a warning to the rest of the draw – and especially his next opponent, the world No 1 Jannik Sinner – that he means business at his home grand slam.