Alex de Minaur raring to go for US Open tilt despite tricky draw

World No 8 will face compatriot Chris OConnell in first roundAustralias 15-strong contingent prepare at Flushing MeadowsIn-form Alex de Minaur has brushed off a minefield draw to declare himself primed to lead Australias 15-strong charge at the US Open in New York.Having secured a precious top-eight seeding courtesy of his 10th career title in Washington and a last-eight run in Cincinnati, De Minaur is guaranteed to avoid a higher-ranked rival until at least the quarter-finals.