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Alex de Minaur Sets Australian Record with 48th Win

10/6/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Alex de Minaur defeated Camilo Ugo Carabelli at the Shanghai Masters, his 48th win of the season and a record for an Australian man since Lleyton Hewitt in 2004.
He is proud of his consistency and plans to keep adding wins.
He previously lost to Jannik Sinner in the China Open semifinals, his 11th straight defeat to Sinner.

History

Historical Context

Lleyton Hewitt's victory at the 2004 Shanghai Masters marked a high point in Australian tennis, following his earlier successes, including winning the 2001 US Open and 2002 Wimbledon. His record of 48 wins in 2004 stood until Alex de Minaur matched it in 2023, reflecting the resurgence of Australian talent in the sport amid ongoing rivalries, particularly with Jannik Sinner.

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Story summary

Alex de Minaur defeated Camilo Ugo Carabelli at the Shanghai Masters, his 48th win of the season and a record for an Australian man since Lleyton Hewitt in 2004.
He is proud of his consistency and plans to keep adding wins.
He previously lost to Jannik Sinner in the China Open semifinals, his 11th straight defeat to Sinner.

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