Alex de Minaur Reaches 48-Win Milestone with Shanghai Masters Victory
Alex de Minaur has achieved a significant personal milestone by securing his 48th tour-level win of the 2025 season, marking the first time an Australian man has reached that total since Lleyton Hewitt in 2004. The 26-year-old world No. 7 accomplished this feat with a straight-sets 6-4, 6-2 victory over qualifier Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the second round of the Rolex Shanghai Masters on October 4, advancing to the third round (last 16) without facing a single break point on his serve. This triumph not only boosts his ATP Finals qualification chances but also gives him a tour-leading 35 hard-court wins for the year, edging out Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz (both at 34).
The Match: Dominant Display in 88 Minutes
De Minaur, seeded seventh, converted three of nine break opportunities while Carabelli managed just 18% of return points, allowing the Australian to cruise in 88 minutes. Post-match, he reflected on the achievement: “I’m happy with myself. It’s a great achievement to show the consistency.” Next up is a third-round clash with Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak, who upset No. 29 seed Brandon Nakashima 6-4, 6-0.
This win caps a strong Asian swing for de Minaur, following a China Open semifinal loss to Jannik Sinner (his 11th straight defeat to the Italian). It positions him seventh in the ATP Race to Turin, enhancing his second consecutive ATP Finals berth.
Career Context: A Season of Milestones
De Minaur’s 48 wins surpass his previous highs of 47 in 2022 and 2024, underscoring his breakout consistency. The victory also aligns with his 10th career ATP singles title (defended Acapulco) and a career-high No. 6 ranking from July 2024. His hard-court prowess has been key, with recent serve tweaks adding power to his speed-based game.
| Season | Total Wins | Hard-Court Wins | Key Milestone |
|——–|————|—————–|—————|
| 2025 (Ongoing) | 48 | 35 (Tour-leading) | First Australian to 48 wins since Hewitt (2004) |
| 2024 | 47 | 32 | Career-high No. 6; ATP Finals debut |
| 2022 | 47 | 30 | First ATP 500 title (Acapulco) |
De Minaur’s Shanghai progress, amid court speed debates (he called conditions “very slow”), keeps him in the top-10 race and eyes a strong ATP Finals showing. As the first Australian in decades to hit 48 wins, he’s proving his elite staying power.
