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Final yr’s winner Alex de Minaur has earned his fifth Newcombe Medal nomination after peaking at world No.6 and reaching three consecutive main quarterfinals in a banner 2024.

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De Minaur’s distinctive type additionally included a starring function in guiding Australia to the United Cup semifinals in January, earlier than he reached the second week of Australian Open 2024.

Amongst his 5 top-10 wins in 2024 was an upset of world No.1 Novak Djokovic on the United Cup.

He overcame a hip cartilage tear, sustained at Wimbledon, to grow to be the primary Australian since Lleyton Hewitt 20 years earlier to qualify in singles for the season-ending ATP Finals.

Newcombe Medal historical past

This marks De Minaur’s fifth Newcombe Medal nomination.

He earned the distinguished prize in 2023, 5 years after successful it collectively alongside Ash Barty in 2018.

De Minaur has additionally been honoured on the Australian Tennis Awards as Junior Male Athlete of the Yr in each 2016 and 2017.

Response

“It’s such an honour to be nominated for the Newcombe Medal… It means a lot. A lot arduous work all year long and that is a type of rewards,” De Minaur mentioned.

“It’s been an amazing yr for me, a yr of many firsts, cracking plenty of milestones and plenty of targets that I’ve set out with the entire staff. I’m extraordinarily happy with every thing that has been completed.

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“It’s unimaginable to be a part of Australian tennis and the immense success that’s been had all through the sphere by so a lot of my teammates. So many accolades all year long, whether or not it’s Olympic medals, Grand Slams, profession excessive rankings in each singles and doubles, there’s been a lot nice Australian tennis being performed.

“It’s only a pleasure to be part of it and I’m very joyful to have been nominated amongst so many worthy nominees.”

 

The Newcombe Medal, Australian Tennis Awards shall be held on Monday 9 December at Melbourne’s Palladium Ballroom.

Observe alongside on Tennis Australia’s social channels because the night unfolds utilizing the hashtag #Newks24.

Discover out extra in regards to the awards, together with award classes and former recipients.

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