Alex De Minaur defeated Jakub Menšík 6-4, 6-1 in a United Cup round-robin match on hard court on 6 January 2026. De Minaur's dominant performance saw him secure a commanding victory, dropping just five games across two sets against the Czech player. The Australian's clinical display demonstrated superior court control and consistency throughout the encounter. De Minaur's progression through the group stage with a convincing win strengthens his position in the tournament.