De Minaur revealed he was cheered on by a young spectator from the first point to the last of his third-round win over Jan-Lennard Struff.
De Minaur, the boyfriend of Britain’s Katie Boulter said: “That young lad was there from the very first point till the last – with five hours of rain delay.
“I just gave him a hug. I was, like, ‘mate’… It was a relief more than anything. It was amazing. I appreciate this kid.
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