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Carlos Alcaraz Post match speech Photograph: (X)
Carlos Alcaraz won the prestigious Rotterdam Open title by defeating Alex de Minaur 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in the finals. The Spaniard clinched his 17th ATP title and the first since last year's China Open title when he defeated world no. 1 Jannik Sinner. After that, it was a complete title drought as he lost every ATP match in the knockout stages. Even in the last Australian Open, he faced defeat against Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals. This victory will be a moral boost for him even though he was not 100% fit.
The Spanish player was suffering from a cold run but with his talent and natural ability, he won the final match against Alex De Minaur. After the game, Alcaraz gave a victory speech and got emotional. Firstly, he thanked Alex De Minaur for his amazing campaign and congratulated him for the wonderful display throughout the tournament. Then he thanked his team for supporting him throughout the tough times.
WATCH: Carlos Alcaraz's post-match victory speech
Not feeling 100% physically but feeling 100% supported ❤️
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) February 9, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz gives his Championship speech 👑#abnamroopenpic.twitter.com/LMuXX5ptip
Alcaraz said, “I’d like to continue with my team. Thank you for everything. This week has been a really good week. Coming here with, let’s say, not feeling 100% well with the cold. Every day I felt better and better, thanks to you. All the people back home as well, I just want to say thank you. I’m not a guy who says this many times, but I really want to tell you... I love you guys. Thank you for everything you’re doing for me.
It means so much to me to win in Rotterdam! 🏆 It has been a very special week! 🔝 Thank you for the support from day one! ❤️ Congratulations @alexdeminaur for the tournament and a tremendous battle today in the final! 🤝🏻🔥
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) February 9, 2025
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He then thanked the fans for being his in every match. The Spaniard was not 100% fit but was still 100% supported by the fans and he thanked them for all of it. He added, “Rotterdam was a special week for me; the support I received here on the first day, this is my first time in Rotterdam and the support I received here is amazing, and thanks everyone for that.” Alcaraz is scheduled to participate in the Qatar Open, which happens from February 17 to 22.
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