Wally Masur urges Alex de Minaur to request daytime matches at the Australian Open.

Aussies are eyeing upset bids that could give compatriot Alex de Minaur an easier Australian Open run on night 1 at Melbourne Park.

Aussies are eyeing upset bids that could give compatriot Alex de Minaur an easier Australian Open run on night 1 at Melbourne Park.

Alex de Minaur faces an uphill battle at the Australian Open following the official draw reveal.

Alex de Minaur faces an uphill battle at the Australian Open following the official draw reveal.

Alex de Minaur faces an uphill battle at the Australian Open following the official draw reveal.

Hometown hero Alex de Minaur cruises into the second round of the Australian Open with a win over Mackenzie McDonald.

Hometown hero Alex de Minaur cruises into the second round of the Australian Open with a win over Mackenzie McDonald.

Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini presents a difficult first-round match-up for Australian star Alex de Minaur at his home grand slam.

Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini presents a difficult first-round match-up for Australian star Alex de Minaur at his home grand slam.