Alex de Minaur reached the fourth round at Wimbledon 2025 and will face Novak Djokovic in one of the biggest matches of his career. The Australian ATP star beat Roberto Carballes Baená, Arthur Cazaux, and August Holmgren to get there.
A strong team guides de Minaur through the challenges on Wimbledon’s grass courts. The group includes coach Adolfo Gutierrez, Peter Luczak, and Lleyton Hewitt. Here’s detailed information about de Minaur’s team members and their roles.
Adolfo Gutierrez
Adolfo Gutierrez has coached de Minaur for over 15 years. The Spaniard met the Australian at an Alicante academy and has been a constant presence through all stages of his development. Their journey started in juniors and continued as de Minaur broke into the ATP Top 10.
The demon gets it done 👏
Alex de Minaur defeats Dane August Holmgren 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-3 to move into the fourth round of The Championships for the third time 🤩#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/9ETB2TB9E7
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 5, 2025
Under Gutierrez’s guidance, de Minaur has won nine ATP singles titles and reached multiple Grand Slam quarterfinals. Those quarterfinal runs include the Australian Open 2025, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. The partnership has lasted through de Minaur’s rise from junior tennis to becoming one of the world’s fastest players.
Peter Luczak
Peter Luczak, a former world No. 64, joined de Minaur’s team in early 2022. His role focuses on positivity, emotional balance, and match-day calm during Grand Slams like the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Luczak brings tour experience after turning pro in 2000 and reaching his career-high ranking in 2009.
The former player knows what it takes to compete at the highest level. Luczak’s main job is keeping de Minaur mentally sharp when the pressure builds in big matches. His experience helps the Australian stay composed in crucial moments.
Lleyton Hewitt
Former world No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam singles champion Lleyton Hewitt acts as a mentor for de Minaur. While not a formal coach, his presence during events like the United Cup and Australian Open has made a difference. Hewitt brings leadership and emotional support from a career that included 30 singles titles, two majors, and two Davis Cup victories.
Hewitt understands the pressure of being Australia’s top tennis hope. The former champion helps de Minaur navigate the expectations that come with being the country’s best male player. Their relationship goes beyond tennis, with Hewitt serving as a guide for handling media attention and fan expectations.
Emilio José Poveda
Emilio José Poveda has been a key figure in de Minaur’s team for over 25 years, working alongside long-time coach Gutierrez since their days in Spain. Although never widely profiled, his work behind the scenes keeps de Minaur competitive. Poveda handles physical conditioning, injury prevention, and recovery protocols including physiotherapy and cryotherapy.
The fitness coach ensures de Minaur’s speed and endurance remain elite on the ATP Tour. This work helped power the Australian through consecutive ATP 500 titles in Acapulco from 2023-24 and sustained Grand Slam quarterfinal runs including the Australian Open 2025. Poveda’s attention to detail keeps de Minaur’s body ready for the grind of professional tennis.
Katie Boulter
British No. 2 Katie Boulter plays multiple roles in de Minaur’s professional career. Besides being de Minaur’s fiancée (engaged in December 2024) and travel companion, she serves as his emotional anchor and informal coach. They train together frequently, challenge each other in practice, and exchange match insights.
De Minaur has credited Boulter with helping him find perspective after tough losses and strengthening his mental approach. Their partnership has boosted both players’ performances. This showed during their shared titles weekend in March 2024 when de Minaur won Acapulco and Boulter took San Diego. Both players have improved their Grand Slam performances and rankings since becoming a couple.
