De Minaur Ends 17 Year Australian Drought with Career High Ranking Alex de Minaur's recent surge to a career high ranking of number five marks a significant milestone for Australian men's tennis.
This achievement breaks a 17 year drought since Lleyton Hewitt held the top spot in 2009, a period characterized by significant changes in Australia's tennis landscape.
De Minaur's journey to this ranking is remarkable, especially considering his disappointing exit from Wimbledon at the hands of Flavio Cobolli.