"The sixth seed moved well, showed great composure, and did what was required of him without reaching third gear. Sterner tests are to come, for which de Minaur will need to improve on his 52% first serve percentage. But that is a problem for later in the week. For now, it's time for an ice bath and plenty of isotonic sports drinks for me, not the players."
"Next up for de Minaur is Hamad Medjedovic. The 22 year old Serbian is ranked 90 in the world, but peaked as high as 57 last year. He has just beaten Mariano Navone in four sets out on Court 7. Got a big serve, big groundstrokes, so it's going to be up to me to try and neutralise it as much as I can and not be a punching bag, remarks de Minaur."
"He's barely broken sweat and not even close to out of breath. It's always a nervy start, starting in an Australian Open, playing at home, so I'm extremely happy that I'm through to the next round. I play well here in Australia, I enjoy the conditions. It's quite quick when the sun's out like today, the ball flies through the air, and there's a little bit more oomph. Then with the crowd behind me it's a win-win."
Alex de Minaur, the sixth seed, defeated Mackenzie McDonald in straight sets 6-3, 6-2, 6-2, advancing with minimal exertion. He moved well, showed composure, barely broke sweat and did not reach third gear while closing points with occasional net forays. He recorded a 52% first-serve percentage and identified serve consistency as an area to improve for tougher upcoming matches. De Minaur will next face 22-year-old Hamad Medjedovic, ranked 90, who possesses a big serve and heavy groundstrokes after a four-set win over Mariano Navone. He praised the quick Australian conditions, the crowd, and planned recovery with an ice bath and isotonic drinks.
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