Rotterdam 2025 FINAL - Alcaraz vs De Minaur
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Djokovic2011
Bionic Poster
I'll go for ADM in 3.
mightyjeditribble
Legend
Was going to go Alcaraz in 2, but then changed my mind - AdM can certainly win a set. He might win the whole match if he comes out blazing, but I think in the end Carlos will come through. He rarely loses finals.
Raz has too many weapons and crucially won’t get servebotted by De Minaur. I expect multiple breaks on both ends and some sloppy play but Alcaraz just has a much higher ceiling. I don’t expect much from him indoors but this is the exact matchup he should be able to win. If he actually loses a final to freakin De Mug, big time disappointment.
dking68
G.O.A.T.
It's one of those matches where theoretically it should be one sided, but I have a feeling ADM is going to win. But the level headed answer is Alcaraz in 3
Tennisfan339
Professional
Wow. Could be a huge win for Demon if he takes this. Based on the level they displayed this week (especially the semifinal) I think he has a chance.
Alcaraz has zero title in Indoor. Lost against Djokovic on 1 leg in AO. And almost lost to ADM in Barcelona (the aussie's worst surface).
These conditions couldn't be more perfect for De Minaur. His only defeat in 12 matches this year is Sinner. His only defeat in Rotterdam since 2023 is the final against Sinner. Alcaraz is no Sinner at the moment.
I can't wait. I'm rarely this excited for an ATP500 final!
Alcaraz has zero title in Indoor. Lost against Djokovic on 1 leg in AO. And almost lost to ADM in Barcelona (the aussie's worst surface).
These conditions couldn't be more perfect for De Minaur. His only defeat in 12 matches this year is Sinner. His only defeat in Rotterdam since 2023 is the final against Sinner. Alcaraz is no Sinner at the moment.
I can't wait. I'm rarely this excited for an ATP500 final!
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
Is anyone watching this match at all? Looks like we might go the distance
Rosstour
G.O.A.T.
I'm about to get out of bed and give it a watch
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
When I see alcaraz is losing, I switched on.
Rosstour
G.O.A.T.
lol your hate for the most likable ATP player ever is hilarious
It was just two matches dude, Nole will get him this year at Wimbledon and maybe you can stop hating
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
Good win for Raz. First win since Beijing over top 10?
flyingboris
Legend
Oh we had a match thread 
Not sure how I overlooked this one, apparently two shots of espresso is no longer enough.
Not sure how I overlooked this one, apparently two shots of espresso is no longer enough.
Hitman
Bionic Poster
The match is over, Alcaraz won.
flyingboris
Legend
I hope you weren't getting settled in to watch the match right now.
Hitman
Bionic Poster
ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
I hope you weren't getting settled in to watch the match right now.
lol. I just got back and didn't account for the time difference.
Oh well! Now I gotta find a replay. Cheers.
flyingboris
Legend
If you watched yesterday's match vs Hurkacz I'd almost say don't bother (and if you didn't, track down a full match replay of that!). Today's match featured a couple of fun points, but they were few and far between. Maybe six or seven "wow" moments in a three set match.
ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
The match yesterday was awesome for sure. Will see what I can find though. I do like watching that kid play.
Mainad
Bionic Poster
Alcaraz's 1st indoor title and 1st Spaniard to win in Rotterdam (coach Ferrero reached the final in 2004, Nadal in 2009).
Great shame for Alex in his 2nd consecutive Rotterdam final. He made it a real contest but was unlucky to come up against Sincaraz in both finals. If only he can avoid those 2!!!
Great shame for Alex in his 2nd consecutive Rotterdam final. He made it a real contest but was unlucky to come up against Sincaraz in both finals. If only he can avoid those 2!!!
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
Alcaraz deserves this title. Alex is almost as good as him which is a consolation prize. But Alex should be happy for future.
Tallawah Tennis
Semi-Pro
Yes I, Carlitos! Excellent to get the job done, clinch the title. No need for the 'A' game, either. Apparently, dude is the youngest ATP player to have won a title on all 3 surfaces and indoors.
ADM put up a good contest, having had a good start to the season. I think he'll be ranked number 6 after this final.
ADM put up a good contest, having had a good start to the season. I think he'll be ranked number 6 after this final.
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McGradey
Hall of Fame
Good confidence builder for Charles: won on a surface that he's pretty inexperienced and lacking in success on, while mostly playing at a level that doesn't look near his best, and beating an in-form top 10 guy in the final. Let's see how he goes in Qatar and whether he can iron out the kinks in his level.
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