ATP Rotterdam: De Minaur and Auger-Aliassime Set for Thrilling Final Rematch
ATP 500 Final Preview
In a thrilling semi-final lineup, Australian Alex De Minaur and Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime emerged victorious to set up a mouth-watering clash in the ATP 500 final in Rotterdam. Both players showed remarkable form, dispatching their respective opponents to secure their places in Sunday’s showdown.
De Minaur overcome Humbert in straight sets
The Australian, currently ranked 8th in the world, defeated Frenchman Ugo Humbert 6-4, 6-3. Humbert, seeded one in the tournament, struggled with his service, losing his serve early in both sets. Despite creating numerous break points, Humbert couldn’t convert any and paid the price as De Minaur maintained his composure to secure the win.
“Humbert couldn’t convert any of the ten break balls he had and that cost him dearly in the match.”
Auger-Aliassime dominates Bublik to reach final
On the other side of the draw, Auger-Aliassime, the 6th-ranked player in the world, outclassed the 10th-ranked Kazakh Alexander Bublik. The Canadian, who won the tournament in 2022, won 6-1, 6-2 to reach his third final in Rotterdam.
De Minaur vs Auger-Aliassime: A rivalry revisited
This will be the fifth meeting between De Minaur and Auger-Aliassime, with the Canadian leading their head-to-head 3-1. All their previous encounters took place on hard courts, with Auger-Aliassime prevailing each time, including their most recent meeting in the quarter-finals of the 2025 US Open. However, De Minaur has one win to his name, coming on clay in the final of the Lyon Open in 2022.
Road to the Final
- Alex De Minaur: Defeatedilled href=”https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/4373/match-id/3109795″ target=”_blank”>Alex Molcan (6-2, 6-3), Tअlas Paul (6-2, 6-2), and Ugo Humbert (6-4, 6-3).
- Félix Auger-Aliassime: Defeated Daniel Evans (6-4, 6-2), Andrey Rublev (6-4, 6-4), and Alexander Bublik (6-1, 6-2).
Did You Know?
This will be the third time Auger-Aliassime plays in the final of the Rotterdam Open, with his previous two encounters resulting in a victory last year. For De Minaur, this will be his second final in Rotterdam, having lost in the previous one.
Pro Tip
Focus on your opponent’s weakness. De Minaur did exactly that, targeting Humbert’s early service struggles to dictate the pace of the match.
Looking Ahead
The final is set to take place on Sunday, with De Minaur and Auger-Aliassime battling it out for the ATP 500 title. With their competitive history and the passion they bring to the court, fans can expect a thrilling finale.
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FAQs
Who won the 2022 Rotterdam Open?
Félix Auger-Aliassime won the 2022 Rotterdam Open, defeating Ugo Humbert in the final.
When is the ATP Rotterdam final?
The ATP Rotterdam final takes place on Sunday, with the exact timing to be confirmed.
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