The world tennis community and the upper class are abuzz with shocking information: Famous British billionaire Sir Richard Branson – Virgin Group tycoon with a collection of supercars and yachts worth billions of dollars – is said to have spent about 5 million USD to invite top Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur as an honored guest at his epic 76th birthday party in the UK.
Sir Richard Branson, who will officially turn 76 on July 18, 2026, is an avid tennis fan and especially admires “Speed Devil” Alex de Minaur.
He closely followed every match of this 26-year-old tennis player in the 2025 season, when De Minaur reached a career-high ranking of No.6 in the world, won the ATP 500 Washington and reached the quarterfinals of many Grand Slams.
Even after the 2026 United Cup taking place in Sydney – where De Minaur just contributed greatly to bringing Australia to the quarterfinals with an impressive victory over Jakub Mensik – Branson sent a personal gift through his representative.
This time, the billionaire not only sent an invitation but also gave De Minaur a super luxurious “VIP” package: A private flight by private jet from Sydney (Australia) to London, a 7-day stay in the most luxurious penthouse suite at the famous The Ritz London hotel, and a 2-hour appearance at the birthday party, where he and the host will cut a giant cake and take photos with the world’s top celebrities and VIP guests.
Shortly after arriving, Alex de Minaur gave a moving speech at the party, praising Branson’s adventurous spirit and perseverance – qualities he also applied on the tennis court.
That heartfelt speech moved the billionaire to tears, turning the lavish ceremony into an unforgettable moment between two icons from two different fields: adventure business and top sports.
Close sources revealed that Branson has been following De Minaur for a long time, especially impressed with his journey from a Sydney boy of Spanish-Uruguayan origin to the top 10 in the world, with the nickname “Demon” thanks to his incredible speed and endurance.
“Richard sees Alex as a symbol of the young generation: daring to dream big, not afraid of challenges, just like how he built Virgin from scratch,” the source said.
This event took place in a context where De Minaur was at his peak. Just a few days ago, at the 2026 United Cup, he defeated Jakub Mensik 6-4, 6-1 and together with Storm Hunter won the deciding mixed doubles, helping Australia advance to the quarterfinals.
With the current live ranking up to No.5 in the world, De Minaur is expected to make a difference at the upcoming Australian Open.
Receiving an invitation from Branson shows that he is not only a star on the field but is also becoming a global symbol, attracting attention from the super rich.
Branson’s birthday party is expected to gather a series of stars: from billionaire businessmen, Hollywood artists to famous sports figures. De Minaur being chosen as the guest of honor and cutting the cake next to Branson is a rare honor, marking a turning point in the Australian tennis player’s career.
The reaction on social networks exploded immediately.
The hashtags #DeMinaurBranson and #DemonAt76 trended globally, with fans commenting: “From the tennis court to the billionaire’s party – Alex is living the American dream… oh yeah, the British dream!” Others joked: “Branson spent 5 million USD just to invite Demon to cut the cake, he probably wants to learn how to run as fast as Alex to chase billions deals!”
De Minaur’s team has not officially commented, but sources confirmed that he postponed his training schedule to fly to England right after the United Cup.
Meanwhile, a Virgin Group representative refused to comment on the exact cost but admitted: “Sir Richard always admired people who dared to push the limits, and Alex de Minaur is the embodiment of that.”
The unexpected combination between billionaire adventurer Branson and “Speed Demon” De Minaur is not only an entertaining story but also an inspirational one: Two men from two different worlds but sharing the same spirit of conquest.
Could this be the start of a long-term friendship, or even future collaboration – like a Virgin campaign promoting tennis?
This article will continue to be updated when there are official photos from the party and responses from the two main characters.
The unexpected combination between billionaire adventurer Branson and “Speed Demon” De Minaur is not only an entertaining story but also an inspirational one: Two men from two different worlds but sharing the same spirit of conquest.
Could this be the start of a long-term friendship, or even future collaboration – like a Virgin campaign promoting tennis?
This article will continue to be updated when there are official photos from the party and responses from the two main characters.