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Match Details
Fixture: Alex de Minaur vs. Botic Van de Zandschulp
Date: January 14, 2025
Tournament: Australian Open 2025
Round: First Round (Round of 128)
Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Hardcourt (outdoor)
Prize Money: A$ 96,500,000
Live Telecast: USA- ESPN & Tennis Channel | UK- Eurosport | India - Sony Sports & Sony Liv
Alex de Minaur vs. Botic van de Zandschulp Preview
Eighth seed Alex de Minaur will take on Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of the Australian Open on January 14. The winner of the match will play either American qualifier Tristan Boyer or Federico Coria in the second round.
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Alex de Minaur is in great shape before the Australian Open. He opened the season with a pair of wins at theUnited Cup. In 2024, De Minaur achieved a career milestone by breaking into the top ten of the ATP rankings, winning two titles, and securing 47 match victories.
Botic van de Zandschulp, on the other hand, had a challenging start to the season, losing in the qualifying rounds in Auckland against America’s Nishesh Basvareddy (7-6, 5-7, 3-6). His recent form includes two first-round exits in his last four major appearances. However, van de Zandschulp has the capability to challenge higher-ranked opponents.
The Dutch has upset many big players in his career like Nadal, Fritz, Rune, Rublev, etc. Zandschulp had a fantastic Davis Cup, where he helped the Netherlands reach the finals. He will be eager to rebound on the Grand Slam stage.
Alex de Minaur vs Botic van de Zandschulp Head-to-Head
The pair have met once before, with de Minaur emerging victorious in their Davis Cup encounter in 2022 (5-7, 6-3, 6-4).
Alex de Minaur vs Botic van de Zandschulp Odds
(Odds sourced from BetMGM)
Alex de Minaur vs Botic van de Zandschulp Prediction
Alex de Minaur comes into the tournament with decent form, before having recorded two wins out of two matches in the 2025 season at the United Cup, he had two forgetful tournaments, Davis Cup and Nitto ATP Finals. Where the Australian lost 5 matches on a trot. But overall he had a good 2024 season in which his aggressive baseline game and improved serve have been critical in the success. Additionally, de Minaur has demonstrated a growing ability to handle high-pressure matches, particularly on big stages like the Australian Open. In the last three editions he has reached the fourth round in every edition, his current form suggests he is primed to surpass that milestone.
Botic van de Zandschulp, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency. While he possesses a solid all-around game and the ability to grind through long rallies, his recent results indicate a lack of rhythm. At the Australian Open, his best result was a third-round appearance in the 2022 edition, and replicating or bettering that will require a marked improvement in his execution.
De Minaur’s superior court coverage and tactical intelligence are likely to overwhelm van de Zandschulp, particularly on a surface that favors the Australian’s fast-paced game. The Dutch’s reliance on extended rallies may not suffice against de Minaur’s agility and precision. Given their trajectories heading into this match, de Minaur is the clear favorite to advance.
Pick: Alex de Minaur to win in straight sets.
