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Alex de Minaur secures career milestone unmatched by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner

Originally posted on HITC | By Lee Clarke | Last updated Oct 31, 2025 11:43 AM ET

Alex de Minaur is once again in the hunt for his first Masters 1000 title, hoping to finally add that trophy to his career.

Following their recent encounter at the Vienna Open, Jannik Sinner praised De Minaur.

The Australian had battled through some tough matches to reach the semi-finals but fell short against an in-form Sinner.

Despite that loss, De Minaur has nearly secured his place at the ATP Finals and has also received a wildcard entry into December’s UTS Grand Final.

Even though he has not won many titles, the Australian consistently reaches the later rounds of tournaments, and there is something on his record that neither Carlos Alcaraz nor Sinner can claim.

Alex de Minaur completes a tennis achievement that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have never done

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Paris Masters, the final Masters 1000 tournament of the year, has seen De Minaur perform better than most this season.

After a three-set win over Gabriel Diallo, De Minaur joined an elite group. Only Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev have done what he just achieved.

He has reached the last 16 in eight of nine Masters 1000 events in a single year, which is something few players have managed.

Alex de Minaur in ATP Masters 1000 events in 2025	Round Reached
Indian Wells	L16
Miami Open	L16
Monte-Carlo Masters	SF
Madrid Open	L16
Italian Open	L16
Canadian Open	QF
Cincinnati Open	L64
Shanghai Masters	QF
Paris Masters	L16 (Ongoing)

Alex de Minaur in ATP Masters 1000 events in 2025

That consistency is one of the qualities that stands out about his game. Even though he does not win as many titles as some others, his steady play in big events across the ATP Tour keeps him in the mix.