Alex de Minaur survives Australian Open scare as Milos Raonic retires hurt

Home favourite through with match level at one set allAustralian now seeks revenge against Italian Matteo Arnaldi

Alex de Minaur has secured his place in the second round of the Australian Open despite a scare on Monday night, and has pledged to get revenge against his next opponent Matteo Arnaldi for last year’s Davis Cup final defeat.

Australia’s top-ranked player prevailed on Rod Laver Arena against Milos Raonic after the Canadian was forced to withdraw due to a leg injury with the match finely poised at one set all with Di Minaur 2-0 up in the third.

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