Alcaraz returns to Rotterdam in 2026: the world number one aims for a double in the Netherlands

In 2026, Carlos Alcaraz will defend his trophy in Rotterdam. Facing him, a challenging draw with Alexander Zverev, Alex de Minaur, or Félix Auger-Aliassime.

Jules Hypolite

le 15/12/2025 à 19h14

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As every year, the ATP 500 in Rotterdam (February 9-15) will feature an enticing lineup with multiple top 10 players.

This season, it was Carlos Alcaraz who triumphed in the final against Alex de Minaur, also securing the first indoor title of his career.

Alcaraz aims for a double

For the 2026 edition, both finalists will return to the Netherlands, as announced by the tournament this Monday. The world number one, for the second year in a row, will prioritize the Dutch tournament over the South American clay-court tour.

Alexander Zverev, Félix Auger-Aliassime, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Tallon Griekspoor will also be part of the field in Rotterdam.

Alcaraz Carlos

1e, 12050 points

De Minaur Alex

7e, 4135 points

Zverev Alexander

3e, 5160 points

Auger-Aliassime Felix

5e, 4245 points

34e, 1425 points

25e, 1615 points

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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