The sun is out in Paris and Alex de Minaur says he's seen the light again, his disposition having brightened considerably after clawing his way out of a gloomy slump.
Australia's No.1 has bounced into Roland Garros with a new spring after a run to the semi-final in Hamburg last week persuaded him he really has rediscovered his mental sharpness just in time for his French Open assault.
While fellow Sydneysider James Duckworth reckoned the rays had helped him become the first Aussie through on Sunday's opening day, 'Demon' was also dreaming of sun-baked clay while preparing for his opener against big-serving British qualifier Toby Samuel.
"It's great, it's going to be very warm for the whole first week, so it definitely changes the conditions and the playing style," enthused the world No.8, hoping to at least emulate his best French Open run when he reached the quarters in 2024.
