Carlos Alcaraz Faces Alex de Minaur in Rotterdam Open Final

Carlos Alcaraz secured his spot in the Rotterdam Open final after a hard-fought three-set victory over Hubert Hurkacz, winning 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3. Despite a rocky start where he fell behind 3-0 in the first set, Alcaraz showcased resilience, ultimately breaking Hurkacz's serve to take the opening set. The second set saw a closely contested tie-break, which Hurkacz won after capitalizing on a double fault from Alcaraz. However, in the decisive third set, Alcaraz regained control and closed out the match with a stunning forehand winner. He will face Australia's Alex de Minaur in the final, who advanced after defeating Mattia Bellucci in a dominant straight-set performance. Alcaraz expressed his determination to win, aiming to be the first Spanish player to claim the title in Rotterdam.