WATCH: Alex de Minaur gets emotional after gut-wrenching ABN AMRO Open final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz

Despite the loss, tennis sensation and Aussie star acknowledged improvements in his game and committed to continuing his effort. Watch the full video here:

10 Feb 2025 16:23 IST

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Alex de Minaur gets emotional — Photograph: (Twitter)

Tennis sensation Alex de Minaur expressed his aspirations for the future after finishing as the runner-up at the 2025 ABN AMRO Open. Despite the loss, the Aussie star acknowledged improvements in his game and committed to continuing his effort. The star player emotionally showed his displeasure after ending his journey as the first runner-up once again in Rotterdam. The 25-year-old also revealed that he had been feeling unwell during the tournament.

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"It's been two years with this runner up trophy..." 🥲❤️‍🩹

Alex de Minaur speaks as the 2025 Rotterdam Finalist ⤵️#abnamroopen pic.twitter.com/WAvM9q3ooE
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) February 9, 2025

With his run to a second straight final in the ABN AMRO Open 2025, De Minaur is set to return to his career-high rankings of number six in the PIF ATP Rankings. The 25-year-old star player, who has been aiming to win his 11th tour-level title, was ultimately held off by tennis stalwart Carlos Alcaraz, who marked his comeback in a relentless third and final set.

Also Read: 'This title is special...' - Carlos Alcaraz reflects on ABN AMRO Open win and indoor court improvement

Alex de Minaur's vastly improved serve was extremely crucial in Rotterdam

Alex de Minaur's vastly improved serve was extremely crucial in Rotterdam. The star player has won 97 percent of his service games heading to Sunday's final. Yet the Aussie sensation was unable to shake off the weight and depth from Alcaraz, who took an early lead. Despite marking his comeback in the second set of the game to level up the thriller, Alcaraz steadied himself to reclaim the advantage.

Alex de Minaur on Instagram after the Rotterdam finals last year and this year 😂 pic.twitter.com/5qwqoWwg3A
— Carlos Alcaraz Daily (@alcarazdaily) February 10, 2025

“We're pushing for bigger and better things,” De Minaur of his team. “It’s been a lot of improvements in my game over the last couple years and I'm going to keep on pushing for more. It's been two years now with this runner-up trophy. I'm hoping I'll get my hand on the winners' one day.”

Also Read: WATCH: Carlos Alcaraz thanks his fans after maiden indoor title win at ABN AMRO Open 2025

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