De Minaur honest about changes in his game: "I realized that on clay, it's not just about hitting hard"

Alex De Minaur dominated Dimitrov in just 44 minutes with a score of 6-0, 6-0. The Australian made history by becoming the first player to win a Masters 1000 quarterfinal without dropping a single game.

In an interview shared by Tennis World Italia, the world No. 6 shared his thoughts on his recent performances on clay. He explained how he has adjusted his approach on this surface:

"I’m feeling great on clay, leaving behind the struggles I had early in my career. Now, I understand what I need to do to improve on this surface, and I’m very happy to feel more and more competitive.

Playing on clay isn’t just about hitting hard—it’s about varying heights, speeds, angles, and finding the right balance between aggression and consistency."

Having secured a spot in the semifinals, De Minaur will face Musetti for a place in the final.