WATCH: Carlos Alcaraz’s masterclass vs Alex De Minaur in a thrilling 2025 Rotterdam Finals

Carlos Alcaraz becomes a superhero after his 2025 Rotterdam Finals match against Alex De Minaur. The 21-year-old and the world No. 3 in the ATP rankings was the highest-ranked player in the ABN Amro Open. During his finals against the Australian, Alcaraz displayed his natural ability to score points; some were outstanding and mesmerising and many fans were left dazzled. Let's check out the most amazing shots played by Alcaraz in the 2025 Rotterdam finals.

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Precision and Power

Carlos Alcaraz hits a beautiful backhand passing shot against Alex de Minaur in Rotterdam.

Anticipation, power, & laser-like precision.

Excellence. 🇪🇸
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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 9, 2025

This shot was played in the first set and both the players were stuck 4-4. The player who wins the game by 6 points wins the first set. De Minaur started the serve as Alcaraz was leading the game by 40-15. Both of them played with amazing speed and strength but in the end, Alcaraz muscled De Minaur by hitting a wide shot with complete precision and power. The Australian just watched the ball pass as he couldn't do much.

Speed and Instinct

Carlos Alcaraz with an ABSURD shot against Alex de Minaur in Rotterdam.

Truly ridiculous movement and instincts.

There are tennis players.

And there are super heroes.

Carlos Alcaraz is both.

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 9, 2025

This was during the third and final set of the match. The players were stranded with 2-2 and Alcaraz started his serve with an advantage point. The sheer power of Alcaraz's serve is well-defended by Alex De Minaur’s with his return shots.

At one point, Alcaraz hit an amazing drop shot that looked like a pure natural instinct considering its placement. Alex tried to reach the ball but Alcaraz’s placement and precision were too good and in the end, he lost the point to the Spaniard. The crowd was already on their feet seeing Alcaraz’s talent. 

The ATP No. 3 has won 4 Grand Slam titles and by winning the 2025 ABN Amro Open, he clinched his 17 ATP titles with his name. Alcaraz was defeated by Djokovic in the AO 2025 quarterfinals. But he still has the Wimbledon 2025, French Open 2025 and US Open 2025 Grand Slams. He can still win many other prestigious ATP singles titles, like the BNP Paribas Open and Monte Carlo Open, within this 2025 season.

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