Alex de Minaur is a prominent Australian tennis player born on February 17, 1999, in Sydney, Australia. He is currently one of the top-ranked Australian male players, holding a high position in the global tennis rankings. De Minaur's multicultural background comes from his father, Anibal, who is from Uruguay, and his mother, Esther, who is Spanish. He spent his early years in Spain before moving back to Australia at the age of 13 and has since represented Australia in tennis competitions[2][5]. De Minaur began his professional tennis career in 2015 at the age of 16. He has achieved significant success, winning several titles including his first ATP 500 singles title at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel Open in Acapulco in 2023. In this tournament, he came back from a set down to win both the semi-final and final matches[2]. His career-high ranking is No. 6, achieved in July 2024 following a strong performance on grass, including winning the Libema Open without dropping a set[2]. As of 2025, de Minaur continues to be a figure of interest in the tennis world. He is known for his right-handed playing style and has a preference for grass courts[7]. His net worth is estimated to be around $3 million, with significant earnings from prize money exceeding $19 million throughout his career[5][6]. De Minaur's recent performances have been notable, with a strong start to 2025, where he has maintained his position as a top-ranked player and has been a hopeful for Australian tennis fans in major tournaments like Wimbledon[5].