Alex de Minaur on 2025 Consistency: “Showing That Week After Week Fills Me with Pride”
Australian world No. 8 Alex de Minaur has expressed immense pride in his consistent performance throughout the 2025 season, highlighting his ability to deliver “week after week” as a defining achievement. Speaking in a press conference ahead of the Rolex Shanghai Masters on October 3, 2025, the 26-year-old reflected on his standout year—47 wins, tying his career-high from 2024, and a locked ATP Finals qualification—as a testament to his growth. “I’m very proud of how I’ve been able to show that consistency week after week,” de Minaur said, emphasizing his improved serve and relentless work ethic despite ongoing challenges against top rivals like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
2025 Season: A Consistent Climb
De Minaur’s 2025 campaign has been marked by steady excellence, leading the ATP in hard-court wins (34) and reaching four semifinals, including the China Open (lost to Sinner 6-3, 4-6, 6-2) and Laver Cup (key win over Alexander Zverev). His season highlights include:
– **Australian Open**: Quarterfinal, falling to Sinner (6-3, 6-2, 6-1).
– **Rotterdam**: Final, pushing Alcaraz to three sets.
– **Acapulco**: Defended his 2024 title, beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 7-5.
– **Citi DC Open**: Semifinal, showcasing serve tweaks that added power while maintaining accuracy.
With a 47-17 record, de Minaur has solidified his top-10 status, climbing to No. 8 and securing his second straight ATP Finals berth. His recent serve adjustments, developed with coach Adriaan van den Berghem, have boosted first-serve points won (78% in Beijing) to counter the baseline dominance of Sinner (0-11 head-to-head) and Alcaraz (0-4).
| Tournament | Result | Key Achievement |
|————|——–|——————|
| Australian Open | QF | Pushed top-5 Sinner. |
| Rotterdam | Final | Competitive vs. Alcaraz. |
| Acapulco | Champion | Defended title; beat Ruud. |
| China Open | SF | Took set off Sinner; serve tweaks evident. |
Pride in Consistency
De Minaur’s pride stems from overcoming past critiques of fading in big moments. His China Open run—wins over Bu Yunchaokete (6-4, 6-0), Arthur Rinderknech (6-7(3), 6-2, 7-6(5)), and a walkover from Jakub Mensik—showcased his ability to grind through tough draws. “Showing that consistency week after week fills me with pride,” he said, noting that sustaining top-level play across surfaces (hard, clay, grass) has been a career milestone. He’s also addressed physical durability, managing a hip injury from 2024 to compete in 17 tournaments this year.
Shanghai Outlook: Testing the Tweaks
As the No. 8 seed in Shanghai, de Minaur faces a qualifier in the second round, with potential clashes against Sinner or Alcaraz looming. His serve improvements—adding power without sacrificing placement—aim to close the gap with the elite, as he noted: “To compete with the best, you need that edge on serve.” A deep run could push his prize money past $4M for 2025 and solidify a top-5 year-end ranking goal.
Fans on X rallied behind him, with #DemonPride trending: “Alex’s grind is unreal—consistent king!” (@TennisAus, 5k likes). As he eyes the ATP Finals, de Minaur’s pride in his week-in, week-out resilience signals a player peaking at the right time.
