Article by David Istrate – published on Sunday, October 5, 2025, 11:16 / Updated Sunday, October 5, 2025 11:18
After the victory in the second round in Shanghai, Alex de Minaur (26 years old, 7 ATP) complained about the slow playing conditions, but was pleased with his constant evolution and explained that he was motivated to secure his place at the Champions Tournament.
After defeating Camilo Ugo Carabelli (26 years old, 45 ATP), score 6-4, 6-2, Alex de Minaur won the 48th victory of the season and the 35th on the Hard (Stagional Record). He came to Shanghai after, in Beijing, he stopped in the semifinals, being defeated 3-6, 6-4, 2-6 by Jannik Sinner (24 years, 2 ATP).
Alex de Minaur, after qualifying in round 3 in Shanghai: “The conditions are difficult, very slow”
Minaur still struggles for a place at the Champions Tournament, after, this season, he lost the final at Rotterdam and won the title in Washington, thanks to a final awarded in front of the Iberian Davidovich Fokina, score 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (3).
“I am happy with myself. It is a great achievement to look constant. I think I could probably have to beat this record last year, if I had not been injured. The fact that I came back this year and showed constant week by week makes me proud. That being said, there is still a lot of tennis to play so I hope I can add victories“, Said the Australian, quoted by a break point.
At the same time, Minaur complained about Shanghai slow conditions:
“The conditions are difficult, very slow. It's very different from what I have played so far. It seems to be the slowest conditions in which I played in the circuit. The balls swell after a few games, and the speed of the land is very, very slow. But you can do nothing but adapt and accept. I'm glad I found a way to win. ”
In the third round, the 26 -year -old player will take place with the Polish Kamil Majchrzak (29 years, 66 ATP), who passed Ethan Quinn (21 years, 72 ATP) and Brandon Nakashima (24 years, 32 ATP).
In the event of a success, Minaur will play in “optimals” either with Juncheng Shang (20 years, 237 ATP) or with Nuno Borges (28 years old, 51 ATP).
“My goal is to analyze every match I have in front. Right now, I have to focus on myself. If I have a good performance and I will win every match until the end of the season, my place in Turin will be insured. It is about me to continue to perform and get good results”, Concluded Alex by Minaur.
At this moment, the Australian is 7th in the live race for qualifying for the Champions Tournament.
