Alex de Minaur Set for Rotterdam Open Final Against Alcaraz
The Rotterdam Open is heating up as Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur prepares to face off against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday’s final. It’s set to be a thrilling match, with both players in top form and eager to claim the title.
De Minaur has been dominant throughout the tournament, breezing through his semi-final against Mattia Bellucci in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2. Bellucci had already pulled off some big upsets, taking down top players like Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas, but he couldn’t keep up with the relentless pace and precision of the Aussie. De Minaur’s aggressive play and consistency have been key to his success, and he’ll be hoping to carry that momentum into the final.
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On the other side of the net, Carlos Alcaraz has had a tougher path to the championship match. His semi-final against Hubert Hurkacz was a battle, going to three sets before the Spaniard sealed the victory, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3. Alcaraz has proven once again why he’s one of the most exciting young players in the world. Despite a slow start that saw him trailing 3-0 in the first set, he fought back with his signature intensity, turning the match around with powerful groundstrokes and incredible shot-making. This will be Alcaraz’s first-ever indoor final, making it a special moment in his career.
History favors Alcaraz in this matchup. He holds a 2-0 record against De Minaur, with their most memorable encounter coming at the 2022 Barcelona Open. That match was a marathon, with De Minaur holding two match points before Alcaraz staged an incredible comeback to win in three sets. Their most recent clash came in the Queen’s Club final in 2023, where Alcaraz secured a more straightforward 6-4, 6-4 victory. However, this will be their first meeting on an indoor hard court, a surface that could level the playing field.
For De Minaur, this final is not just another match—it’s a chance at redemption. Last year, he reached the Rotterdam final but fell to Jannik Sinner. Now, with another opportunity in front of him, he’s determined to go one step further and lift the trophy. "The Dutch crowd always treats me very well, and I love coming back here, so hopefully I can get a title this time," De Minaur said after his semi-final win.
Sunday’s final promises to be an electrifying showdown between two of the fastest and most determined players on tour. Can De Minaur finally get his first win over Alcaraz and claim the Rotterdam Open crown? Or will Alcaraz continue his dominance and add another title to his growing collection? We’ll find out soon enough!
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