De Minaur to Face Majchrzak in Shanghai Masters Showdown

SHANGHAI, China — World No. 7 Alex de Minaur is set to continue his strong performance on hard courts as he prepares to face Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak in the Round of 32 at the 2025 Shanghai Masters on October 5. This match marks the second encounter between the players, with the first occurring more than three years ago.

De Minaur, a seasoned player at 26 years old, has gained momentum throughout the season, highlighted by a runner-up finish at the Rotterdam ATP event and a semifinal appearance in Melbourne. After clinching his first title of 2025 at Washington, D.C., he is looking strong entering this tournament. With an impressive 86% service games won this year, he enters as a favorite.

Kamil Majchrzak, currently the No. 1 ranked player from Poland, holds a 14-9 tour-level record this season and is positioned at No. 66 in the ATP rankings. The 29-year-old reached this stage after victories over Ethan Quinn and Brandon Nakashima. Earlier in the year, Majchrzak reached the semifinals at the Grand Prix Hassan II and made his Grand Slam Round of 16 debut at Wimbledon.

In their last meeting at the 2022 Australian Open, de Minaur displayed a dominant performance, winning in straight sets. This upcoming match will provide both players the opportunity to showcase their skills on outdoor hard courts, with de Minaur aiming to maintain his upper hand in their head-to-head matchup.

De Minaur’s robust play style, featuring quick returns and aggressive baseline rallies, poses challenges for Majchrzak, whose strengths lie in his consistent serving and groundstrokes. Majchrzak hopes to capitalize on de Minaur’s break point conversion struggles, while de Minaur aims to keep the rallies short to exploit his speed.

With betting odds suggesting de Minaur as the heavy favorite, predictions lean toward a victory for the Australian. As the match approaches, fans expect an exciting showdown at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena.