Frances Tiafoe vs Alex de Minaur Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | Third Round

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Frances Tiafoe faces Alex de Minaur at the 2026 Australian Open.

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Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & Tennis Channel

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Frances Tiafoe vs Alex de Minaur prediction

Alex de Minaur continues to fly the flag as Australia’s big home hope when he takes on Frances Tiafoe for a spot in the round of 16.

The sixth seed came from behind to demolish Hamad Medjedovic 6-7 6-2 6-2 6-1 and will be confident of his chances against Big Foe.

The man nicknamed Demon holds a 3-1 head-to-head lead against the American and is playing with more belief and consistency at present.

Tiafoe is hoping for a big year and has been solid if unspectacular in his wins over Francisco Comesana and Jason Kubler.

The 29th seed may well level in the spotlight of a night session at Rod Laver Arena and at his best he will be a major threat to home hopes.

That said, the match-up hasn’t suited him in the past and de Minaur’s speed and elasticity on the defence, coupled with more desire to take attacking risks nowadays, means he’s likely to hold all of the aces in this showdown, although we expect Big Foe to win a set.

Frances Tiafoe vs Alex de Minaur tip: Over 3.5 sets