Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur was eliminated in the third round of the 2026 Australian Open on January 23 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. De Minaur lost to American Frances Tiafoe in the men's singles match.
The defeat comes after scrutiny of de Minaur's performance at the Paris Olympics, where his results raised questions about his standing among the sport's elite players. The Australian Open exit adds to a challenging period for the 25-year-old, who has yet to reach a Grand Slam semifinal.
Tiafoe advances to the fourth round, while de Minaur will regroup ahead of the next major tournaments on the ATP calendar.
