Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz celebrated a monumental achievement after securing his first-ever indoor tour-level title at the Rotterdam Open. The 21-year-old clinched the title in a thrilling three-set final, defeating Alex de Minaur 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, making history as the first-ever Spanish player to win the prestigious tournament in its 52-year history.
Alcaraz’s victory, his 17th career tour-level title, was particularly special as it marked the culmination of a week where he battled through various challenges. Despite not feeling 100% due to a cold, Alcaraz showed resilience, improving with every match and receiving tremendous support from the crowd. Reflecting on his achievement, Alcaraz expressed his gratitude on Instagram, saying, “It means so much to me to win in Rotterdam! It has been a very special week! Thank you for the support from day one! Congratulations @alexdeminaur for the tournament and a tremendous battle today in the final!”
The final was a closely contested affair, with de Minaur pushing Alcaraz to a decider, but the Spaniard's composure and powerful play ultimately secured him the win in one hour and 54 minutes. With this victory, Alcaraz further cemented his place in tennis history by becoming the first player to secure ATP 500 titles on clay, grass, hard courts, and now indoor courts.
Alcaraz’s triumph in Rotterdam is his first title since winning the Beijing Open last October, and it adds another remarkable achievement to his rapidly growing career. He also moved to a perfect 3-0 head-to-head record over de Minaur and improved his final record to 17-5. His next challenge will be building on this success as the season progresses.
Last Updated on February 10, 2025 by Disha Rojhe
