De Minaur Advances to Third Consecutive Rotterdam Final

Alex de Minaur has made history by reaching the finals of the Rotterdam Open for the third consecutive time. This achievement marks him as the first male player to do so in the tournament’s 54-year history. On Saturday, the Australian showcased remarkable resilience in a semifinal match against Ugo Humbert, winning with scores of 6-4 and 6-3.

Semifinal Highlights

During the semifinal, de Minaur faced ten break points but successfully saved all of them. This impressive defensive play allowed him to outlast Humbert, who is currently ranked 36th in the world. Despite difficult conditions on the hardcourt at Ahoy Arena, de Minaur converted three of the four break points he earned.

• Match scores: 6-4, 6-3
• Break points saved: 10
• Winners hit by de Minaur: 3
• Break points converted: 3 out of 4

Path to the Final

Having faced and lost to top players Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the past finals, de Minaur seems more confident this year. He expressed a strong desire to win the title and not to dwell on “what ifs.” De Minaur is determined to seize this opportunity, stating that he wants to leave nothing on the court.

Upcoming Final

In the final match, de Minaur will compete against either Felix Auger-Aliassime or Alexander Bublik. Should he win, he would become the first Australian champion at the ATP 500 event since Lleyton Hewitt claim the title in 2004.

Conclusion

As he approaches his 20th ATP final, de Minaur’s mindset is clear: aim for the title and avoid regrets. “The plan is to go for the title,” he said, emphasizing his ambition to win rather than hope for mistakes from his opponent. With a fierce determination, he looks forward to the challenge ahead.