Carlos Alcaraz Advances to Rotterdam Final, Faces Alex de Minaur
The world No. 3 seeks his first indoor hard court title after defeating Hubert Hurkacz in the semifinals.
- Carlos Alcaraz, ranked No. 3 in the world, defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the ABN AMRO Open semifinals to secure a spot in the final.
- Alcaraz is aiming for his first-ever indoor hard court title, having never previously won on this surface despite 16 career ATP titles.
- His opponent in the final, Alex de Minaur, has been in strong form this season, boasting a 10-1 record and reaching the semifinals at the Australian Open.
- De Minaur advanced to the final with dominant performances, including a straight-set victory over Mattia Bellucci in the semifinals.
- Alcaraz attributes his recent success to improved concentration and adjustments to his serving technique, which he refined during the preseason.