Carlos Alcaraz has provided a significant health update a few days before his Rotterdam Open debut. Some reporters at the press conference questioned his form for the Rotterdam event recently, after healing from an illness that had impeded his event preparation.

Carlos Alcaraz might not have won easily or efficiently in his first match at the 2025 Rotterdam Open, but he won, and that's what counts. Alcaraz chose a different approach to his season this year

Carlos Alcaraz won his maiden Grand Slam at the 2022 US Open where he cruised past Casper Ruud in four sets. He extended his dominance with a statement victory at the 2023 Wimbledon championship when he downed 7-time Wimbledon winner Novak Djokovic in a nerve-wracking five-setter.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex de Minaur 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in the final of the Rotterdam Open on Sunday, claiming a first indoor trophy of his career alongside titles on grass, clay and hardcourt.

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain outlasted third seed Alex de Minaur of Australia 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 to win the ABN AMRO Open on Sunday in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It marks the World No. 3's first tournament win of the new year and his 17th ATP singles title.