Alex De Minaur explains why he picked Australia over Spain
In a press conference at the Australian Open after his win over Pedro Sousa on Monday, Alex De Minaur commented on why he chose to represent Australia over Spain. The 19-year-old said: 'Obviously my mum is Spanish. I spent a lot of time in Spain. I was born in Australia. I've really always felt Australian. Growing up and watching the Australians play, especially in Davis Cup, I just remember always wanting to be a part of that. Australia has such a rich history in tennis. I felt like I just wanted to be a part of it. So I've always felt Australian. I think there's nothing better than representing the green and gold', admitted De Minaur, who trains in Alicante during some months of the year.
On last year's Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan, De Minaur, who lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas in a five-set final, said: 'It was really important. I mean, there was a great group of guys playing there, a very high level. To be able to finish off how I did, I was very close to finishing with a win. Still, extremely proud of my efforts. One of the main things I wanted to do in 2018 was to back up my level week after week. I thought I did that tremendously well. To be able to come back in the last tournament of the year where you're not feeling your best, you're tired, body is a bit fatigued, to come out and play some good tennis, just come short in the final, I was very happy with myself. Obviously gave me a lot of confidence coming into 2019.'
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