De Minaur hits 50 wins in 2025 as Shanghai Masters push continues
Australia’s Alex de Minaur marked a milestone in an already outstanding season by reaching his 50th tour-level victory in 2025 with a confident 7-5, 6-2 win over Portugal’s Nuno Borges at the Shanghai Masters. The result not only underlined the Sydneysider’s consistency but also positioned him for a potential first ATP Masters 1000 title later this week.
Entering the quarterfinals as the fourth seed in Shanghai, de Minaur has been among the most reliable performers on tour this year. He entered the match with a 37- hard-court win tally, leading the season in that category, and his 50th win came with a performance that suggested he can extend his best-ever season deeper into the autumn swing.
Milestone moment amid a demanding Shanghai run
De Minaur earned the decisive break in the opening set to move ahead 6-5, then tightened his grip, rattling off six consecutive games for control in the second set. He finished with 19 winners and just 10 unforced errors over 1 hour and 48 minutes, showcasing a blend of aggressive shot-making and tight defense that has become a signature of his 2025 campaign.
“For me, it just shows consistency and that is what I am most proud of,” de Minaur said after the match. “Showing up every single week, and it is an amazing number. I am hoping for many more to finish off the year and not stay at 50.”
Facing Medvedev in a familiar duel
With the win, de Minaur earned a meeting with Daniil Medvedev, the 16th seed who outlasted Learner Tien in a grueling three-setter. The clash marks the 12th meeting between the Australian and the Russian, and the upcoming quarterfinal promises another tactical battle between two top-level performers who thrive on consistent pressure and versatile shotmaking.
Medvedev, who has also battled cramp in Shanghai, will likely need to navigate another physically taxing match if the heat and humidity persist. The winner of that showdown will reach the semifinals to face either Félix Auger-Aliassime or Arthur Rinderknech, highlighting a day of high-stakes tennis in a crowded draw.
Aiming higher: Masters glory and a push for Turin
De Minaur’s 2025 season has already included titles in Washington and what could be a second Masters 1000 win of the year if he continues his run in Shanghai. The Australian’s form has heaped pressure on rivals, especially with big names like Carlos Alcaraz missing action and question marks lingering over who will emerge as the late-season challenger in the battle for ATP Finals berths in Turin.
As the Australian seeks to convert his strong results into a Masters 1000 crown, fans will be watching closely to see whether de Minaur can turn his 50-win milestone into a deeper run and perhaps cap his best-ever season with a breakthrough title in Shanghai.
What this means for the race to Turin
The Shanghai run, coupled with the expected openness of the draw following Sinner and Zverev’s third-round exits, could tilt the balance in de Minaur’s favor as he chases a place in the eight-man ATP Finals field. The year’s end remains within reach for the Australian, who continues to redefine what consistency can look like on the ATP Tour.
