{
  "id": 11651090,
  "title": "De Minaur fights into quarterfinals in China",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/de-minaur-fights-into-quarterfinals-in-china-11651090",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T09:09:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-03/alex-de-minaur-reaches-china-open-quarterfinal/107225360"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alex de Minaur fought his way into the quarterfinals at the China Open, overcoming French qualifier Quentin Halys in a grueling three-set match. The Australian battled for three hours and 47 minutes, prevailing 3-6, 7-6 (5), 7-5. De Minaur will face world number 20 Andrey Rublev in the next round. This marks de Minaur's second consecutive quarterfinal appearance at the China Open. The year has been a mixed bag for de Minaur, who started strong with a last-eight run at the Australian Open and won the ATP 500 event in Rotterdam. He also reached the third round of the French Open and the fourth round at Wimbledon. However, he fell in the second round of the US Open in September. However, de Minaur's recent form has been impressive, leading Australia to victory in their Davis Cup tie against Poland and defeating Alexander Zverev at the Laver Cup.",
  "summary": "It wasn't easy, but Australian Alex de Minaur has booked his spot in the quarterfinals of the China Open with a gutsy win over France's Quentin Halys.",
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        "title": "De Minaur fights into quarterfinals in China",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}