Australia’s No 1 strode through his second round match against qualifier Tristan Boyer 6-2, 6-4, 6-3 in just under two hours

In the Round of 64 at the Australian Open on Wednesday, Tristan Boyer (ranked No. 136) faces Alex de Minaur (No. 8).In his last competition, Boyer fell to Joris de Loore 4-6, 4-6 in the qualifying

Alex de Minaur, the world No. 8, and Nick Kyrgios, who is back after a two-year battle with knee and wrist injuries, are the headliners for their country at Melbourne Park. Kyrgios emceed the night session on John Cain Arena Monday, before De Minaur headlines Rod Laver Arena, the pantheon of Australian tennis Tuesday night.

Alex de Minaur moved into the second round of the Australian Open after an eventful match that saw the star display his real character.

It was the opening round of the 2017 Australian Open in de Minaur’s first main draw at his first major championship in his home country, when the then-17-year-old saved a match point in the fourth set before beating Gerald Melzer in five sets and almost four hours.

Alex de Minaur took on Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of the Australian Open, and the Australian star was singled out for his display of sportsmanship

Francisco Cerundolo (No. 31 ranking) will face Alex de Minaur (No. 8) in the Round of 32 of the Australian Open on Friday, January 17.Cerundolo moved on to the Round of 32 after his last match