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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.

Tennis - ATP 500 - Rotterdam Open - Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands - February 8, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz shakes hands with Poland's Hubert Hurkacz after after winning his semi final match REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
Tennis - ATP 500 - Rotterdam Open - Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands - February 8, 2025 Australia's Alex de Minaur and Italy's Mattia Bellucci shake hands after their semi final match REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
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Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 22, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after losing his quarter final match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo

Overview

  • 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.