Alex de Minaur made a perfect start to the season at home in Sydney. The top-10 star faced Tomas Martin Etcheverry and scored a 6-1, 6-4 victory in an hour and 16 minutes. Thus, Alex ended his losing streak from the end of 2024 and impressed the home fans

Alex de Minaur swept past Tomas Martin Etcheverry to win his first match of the season Saturday but it was not enough to prevent Argentina upsetting host Australia at the United Cup, while Switzerland beat France.

Alex de Minaur dominates Tomás Etcheverry 6-1, 6-4  to level United Cup tie against Argentina at Sydney's Ken Rosewall Arena, but the well-credentialed doubles pair Ellen Perez and Matt Ebden are defeated to hand Argentina a 2-1 overall victory.

Australia only have to point to recent history to know not to be disheartened by their opening night 2-1 loss to Argentina in the United Cup. Alex de Minaur notched the only victory against Argentina,