<p>Alex de Minaur has joined a host of other Aussie hopefuls in progressing to the<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/australian-open/predictions/second-round-betting-tips-2025"> second round</a> of the 2025 Australian Open.</p> <p>He dispatched big-hitting Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets to set up a showdown with unseeded American Tristian Boyer.</p> <p>The Demon has overcome the first obstacle in his way as he aims to become the first Australian to win the men’s singles title Down Under since Mark Edmondson in 1976.</p> <p>Even though it was a composed and controlled opening win, it’s just the beginning for Australia’s best chance at Open glory. The games are only going to get harder the deeper down the Aus Open rabbit hole de Minaur goes, starting with this one.</p> <p>Ahead of their second-round clash at the 2025 Australian Open, let’s dive into our Alex de Minaur vs Tristian Boyer preview.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Alex de Minaur vs Tristan Boyer Preview</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This will be the first time in their professional careers that Alex de Minaur and Tristan Boyer have ever faced off.</p> <p>It’s not surprising considering that this is the first time that Boyer has ever made it out of qualifying in a Grand Slam.</p> <p>He certainly did not look out of place during his first taste of the big time as he downed the far more experienced Federico Coria in a five-set thriller to set up this date with the Demon.</p> <p>The 23-year-old’s first round win was highlighted by a high first-serve percentage and an aggressive return game, both which will be key if he wants any hope of upsetting de Minaur.</p> <p>With the home crowd in his back pocket, and tsunami of hype surrounding him, it would have been quite the shock to see Alex de Minaur slip up in round one.</p> <p>Luckily, no such thing transpired, and he used his trademark agility and fight to advance past van de Zandschulp in three.</p> <p>That was despite the Dutchman firing some truly spectacular winners, including a tweener that was so good it even had his Aussie adversary applauding.</p> <p>Will we see more miraculous shots in this clash? Let’s take a closer look at how these two players match up.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Alex de Minaur vs Tristan Boyer Prediction</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Taking a look at the H2H odds, it once again is no surprise to see that de Minaur has been installed as the heavy favourite.</p> <p>He was at incredibly short odds to win in round one is the same to do so again here. Still, that doesn’t mean he won’t have to be on his A game to overcome Boyer.</p> <p>As mentioned, the young and hungry American showed he possesses a devastating first serve and subsequent return, something the Demon has struggled against in the past.</p> <p>Still, with superior experience, agility, shot making and overall tenacity, not to mention the boisterous home crowd, all on his side, it’s nearly impossible for us to bet against our Aussie Alex.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Prediction:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis/mens-australian-open/tristan-boyer-v-alex-de-minaur-8859238">Alex de Minaur 3-1.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Alex de Minaur vs Tristan Boyer Match Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong> Thursday, January 16, 2025.</p> <p><strong>Time: </strong>TBC*</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Rod Laver Arena*</p> <p><strong>Stage: </strong>Second round.</p> <p><strong>Where to watch: </strong>Channel 9, 9Now, 9Gem, Stan Sport.</p> <p><br /> <em>*Both time and location can change due to scheduling.</em></p>