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Australian No 1 falls to Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4, 7-5, 6-2
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Australian No 1 falls to Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4, 7-5, 6-2
Wildcard Dane Sweeny last Australian standing in New York
Alex de Minaur is presenting a brave face after blowing his best opportunity yet to claim a maiden grand slam crown after crashing out in the US Open second round in New York. Australia’s world No 7 slumped to a shock straight-sets loss to Botic van de Zandschulp, the Dutchman he had beaten in all four of their previous meetings.
In a demoralising display, De Minaur dropped serve five times and only broke his 70th-ranked opponent once in a 6-4 7-5 6-2 defeat on Thursday (Friday AEST). He also racked up 30 unforced errors compared to just 23 winners in the two-hour, 43-minute upset on The Grandstand.
Wildcard Dane Sweeny last Australian standing in New York
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Source: The Guardian · Australian Associated Press. Published 4 Sept 2026, 02:23 am.
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