Alex de Minaur Makes Australian Tennis History at French Open

Young Aussie Shines in Paris

De Minaur Reaches Quarterfinals

Australian rising star Alex de Minaur has become the first Australian man in 20 years to reach the last eight of the French Open. The 21-year-old produced a brilliant performance to defeat world No. 38 Karen Khachanov in four sets, 6-4, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.

De Minaur's victory marks a significant achievement for Australian tennis. He is the first male Australian player to reach the French Open's last 16 since Lleyton Hewitt in 2001.

De Minaur's success in Paris follows a strong start to the year. He reached the quarterfinals in Brisbane and the fourth round of the Australian Open. His current ranking of world No. 20 represents a career high.

The Australian's journey at the French Open continues on Wednesday when he faces world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals. De Minaur will be aiming to create more history by becoming the first Australian man to reach the semifinals of the tournament since Pat Cash in 1987.

Regardless of the outcome of his match against Djokovic, De Minaur's performance at the French Open has already been a triumph. He has shown the world that he is a force to be reckoned with and has the potential to become one of the best players in the world.