What Shoes Does Australian Sensation Alex de Minaur Wear?

Alex de Minaur let his game do all the talking. The Australian has quietly moved up in the world rankings as a result of his consistent results.  de Minaur has an apparel and footwear sponsorship deal with Asics.  He currently wears the Asics Solution Speed FF shoes on the court.

Australia has been searching for its next men’s grand slam champion since Lleyton Hewitt retired. de Minaur is often talked about as the next big Australian talent who could fill Hewitt’s big shoes win a grand slam.

Alex de Minaur’s Shoes

Asics Solution Speed FF is one of the lightest tennis shoes you will find. The shoe has extra cushioning on top of your feet and has good ventilation there. But the breathability in the toe area could better.

These shoes are surprisingly stable and supportive for a lightweight shoe. With the flex of the shoe and the comfortable cushioning, you will be confident moving around the court.

The shoes don’t require break-in and you will be comfortable the moment you put them on. As with any lightweight shoe, there is less material in the outsole. But the durability of this shoe is acceptable but not great.

The shoe provides good traction – enough grip when you need it and enough give when you want to move around quickly.  If you are an aggressive mover on the court, you will love these shoes. The laces are skinny and could have been better designed. 

Bottom Line

Asics Solution Speed FF shoes are lightweight and will improve your movement on the court.  The shoes have good traction and provide excellent lateral stability as you move around the court. Not the most durable shoe in the market but its other features more than compensate for that.

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IMG Signs Agreement To Represent Denis Shapovalov

IMG has signed rising Canadian tennis star Denis Shapovalov to a worldwide marketing and management agreement.  IMG Senior VP Max Eisenbud will represent Shapovalov.  Eisenbud also represents retired tennis player Maria Sharapova.  Shapovalov previously did not have an agency representing him.

Shapovalov is among the top young tennis players coming out of Canada. With Bianca Andreescu winning the 2019 Australian Open, brands are looking for the next star to breakthrough on the big stage.

IMG also represents Novak Djokovic, Serena and Venus Williams, Naomi Osaka, and Maria Sharapova.  IMG previously represented Roger Federer but Federer formed his own agency TEAM8 with his agent Tony Godsick.

Though IMG’s name is well known in tennis, IMG’s tennis group was acquired by talent agency WME in 2014. The agency goes by the name Endeavor and represents sports stars as well as artists and movie stars. Endeavor owns the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the Miss Universe competition.

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