Carlos Alcaraz Captures First Indoor Title at Rotterdam Open
Carlos Alcaraz has clinched the first indoor title of his career, triumphing over Alex de Minaur in a thrilling three-set final at the Rotterdam Open. In his first tournament since a quarter-final exit to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, Alcaraz showcased his resilience by winning the opening set 6-4.
However, De Minaur swiftly responded, breaking Alcaraz in the first service game of the second set to level the match at 6-3. The final set remained closely contested until Alcaraz seized a crucial break in the sixth game, taking a lead of 4-2. He held serve in the next game and continued his momentum, ultimately breaking De Minaur again to secure the final set 6-2 and claim his first title of the season.
This victory not only marks the 17th title of the 21-year-old’s burgeoning career but is also his first since winning the China Open last October.
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