Alcaraz, first Spanish champion in Rotterdam
Spanish tennis did not have a very positive relationship with the ATP 500 in Rotterdam after falling just short of lifting the title on two occasions. Juan Carlos Ferrero tried in 2004 but was defeated in the final by Lleyton Hewitt. Rafa Nadal later tried his luck but ran into a man named Andy Murray in 2009. Today, February 9, 2025, Carlos Alcaraz has become the first Spaniard of all time to etch his name in gold letters at this event, which will surely not take long to reclaim.
🇪🇸 Spaniards in the final of the ATP 500 in Rotterdam (@abnamroopen)
— Fernando Murciego (@fermurciego) February 9, 2025
2004 ❌ Ferrero (67 75 64 vs Hewitt)
2009 ❌ Nadal (63 46 60 vs Murray)
2025 âś… ALCARAZ (64 36 62 vs De Minaur)
đź‘‘ Carlos I of Rotterdam, the first Spaniard to conquer the Dutch vault. pic.twitter.com/hBCrrtKwQn
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