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Alcaraz ‘feeling better’ after winning Rotterdam Open title

Carlos Alcaraz is “feeling better” after beating Alex de Minaur on Sunday to win the Rotterdam Open title.

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ALCARAZ ‘FEELING BETTER’ AFTER WIN OVER DE MINAUR FOR ROTTERDAM TROPHY

Alcaraz is “feeling better” after his 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 win over De Minaur to claim his first title for the year and his first trophy indoors.

Furthermore, the Spanish world No.3 admitted coping with a cold for most of the tournament .

Moreover, Alcaraz lost the second set after a strong start before he stepped up in the decider.

He thus became the first Spanish champion in the tournament’s 52-year history.

Overall, the 21-year-old bagged his 17 ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) Tour-level title after one hour and 54 minutes.

ALCARAZ WINS IN ROTTERDAM 🏆

Carlos Alcaraz wins his first major indoor title, beating Alex de Minaur in the ABN Amro Open Final ‼️ pic.twitter.com/kCtRVSGHY3

— Sky Sports Tennis (@SkySportsTennis) February 9, 2025

SPANIARD NOT ‘100 PERCENT’ BUT STILL GOT JOB DONE

The Spanish tennis star was not “100% in the final but he still got the job done against De Minaur.

Moreover, Alcaraz was coming off a tough Australian Open, where he fell short in his bid to be the youngest player to win all Grand Slams.

Furthermore, the world No.3 lost to Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals to shift his focus early on Rotterdam.

“This week has been a really good week all together. Putting in really good work,” Alcaraz said.

“Coming here (not) feeling 100% well with the cold but after every day I’m feeling better and better,” he added.

CHAMPION AGAIN!

21 year-old Carlos Alcaraz defeats Alex De Minaur 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 to win his first title of the year in Rotterdam.

17th (!) career title already
1st ever on indoor hardcourts

Alcaraz now won ATP 500 events on indoor hard, outdoor hard, clay and grass. pic.twitter.com/WnuNIGgNEP

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) February 9, 2025

DE MINAUR ‘PUSHING FOR BIGGER AND BETTER THINGS’ AFTER FALLING SHORT

De Minaur vowed to be “pushing for bigger and better things” after losing in the final.

Furthermore, the 25-year-old Australian fell short in a Rotterdam Open final for a second-straight year.

Morever, De Minaur lost to world No.1 Italian Jannik Sinner in the 2024 title match.

Despite the loss, he will move to No.6 in the latest ATP rankings this week.

“We’re pushing for bigger and better things. It’s been a lot of improvements in my game over the last coupe years and I’m going to keep on pushing for more,” De Minaur said.

“It’s been two years now with this runner-up trophy. I’m hoping I’ll get my hand on the winners’ one day,” he added.

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! 🤝🏻🔥

📸 @atptour pic.twitter.com/VSBzt8NF2H

— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) February 9, 2025