Paris Olympics
My Olympics: Alex de Minaur
World No. 6 says he won’t be playing for the Australian swimming team anytime soon
July 26, 2024
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Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur will avoid the pool at the Paris Olympics.
By ATP staff
Australian No. 1 Alex de Minaur will make his Olympic debut in Paris. The 25-year-old is enjoying a career-best season as he climbed to No. 6 in the PIF ATP Rankings.
ATPtour.com sat down with the Sydney native to learn his favorite Olympic athlete and what sport De Minaur didn’t inherit from growing up in the Aussie.
Which Olympic sport would you most like to watch?
I would like to watch basketball. Obviously football. Swimming has always been a very strong sport in Australia and I think maybe athletics too.
Is there an Olympic sport that you think you are not well-suited to compete in?
Swimming. Anything to do with swimming, I struggled. I’ve tried to do it in a few preseasons in the past and it’s something I didn’t enjoy. I found it very difficult.
Who is your favorite non-tennis Olympic athlete?
I will go with me [Australian basketballer] Patty Mills.
Which Olympic sport do you think defines Australia?
I think it must be swimming. I think we have been very successful in the past in swimming.
Do you have a very recent memory of watching the Olympics?
I was there at the Sydney Olympics, but I don’t remember that because I was too young. I have pictures of myself there. So that’s my first memory.
How much did you enjoy playing in the Olympics and representing your country?
I am very happy. It has always been a dream. And I look forward to doing it.
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