In his last match on September 4, 2024, de Minaur was defeated 3-6, 5-7, 2-6 versus Jack Draper in the quarterfinals of the US Open. Over the last two years, Fritz and de Minaur met in the Round of 16 at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers on August 10, 2023. de Minaur won 7-6, 4-6, 6-1.

A rejuvenated Daniil Medvedev defeated Alex de Minaur 6-2 6-4 in his second match at the ATP Tour Finals. Fourth seed Medvedev was irate during his opening defeat by American Taylor Fritz on Sunday but looked far more settled during Tuesday's victory.

Daniil Medvedev moved back into contention at the ATP Finals with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Alex de Minaur on Tuesday during which he didn't face a single break point. It was a sharp contrast from the way Medvedev lost his temper and smashed his racket during his opening match,