Popyrin said his relationship with Alex de Minaur, another Aussie peer, is that of a “twin brother”. “Me and Demon are the same age, we’ve grown up together. We’ve gone up through the ranks together.

His shock defeat of Novak Djokovic at last year’s US Open catapulted him into the top 25. But for Popyrin, this was no bolt from the blue.

Seven-time Australian Open champion Dylan Alcott has backed Alex de Minaur to make the final of his home grand slam this ...

Alex de Minaur won his first round match in ... Kim Birrell, Rinky Hijikata, Alexei Popyrin and Olivia Gadecki all lost, with doubles wildcard team Talia Gibson and Maya Joint also falling short.

Australia's Alex de Minaur eased into the second round of the Australian Open, the No.8 seed beating Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-1 7-5 6-4, but compatriot and No.25 seed Alexei Popyrin was sent ...

Australian tennis fans are once again pinning their hopes on the baby-faced Alex de Minaur at Melbourne ... match against Jack Draper. AP Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson also joined De Minaur ...

Dylan Alcott has backed top-ranked Aussies Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin to “go deep” in their home grand slam – but he says one particular player looms as their biggest threat.