De Minaur's Delicate Dance The US Open draw has been announced, presenting Australian tennis fans with a mix of excitement and trepidation as they survey the list of matches that will determine their countrymen's fate in the final grand slam of the year.
World number six Alex de Minaur has drawn a seemingly favorable opponent for his opening round – a qualifier whose name won't be familiar to most casual tennis enthusiasts. However, appearances can be deceiving.
As professional tennis often demonstrates, upsets are an ever present threat, particularly at this level.