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De Minaur Wins Rotterdam to Reach No. 6 in ATP Rankings

The Australian secured his first indoor title with a dominant serving display.

L'Australien Alex de Minaur en action face au Canadien Felix Auger-Aliassime durant la finale du tournoi ATP 500 de Rotterdam, à l'Ahoy de Rotterdam le dimanche 15 février 2026
L'Australien Alex de Minaur, 8e joueur mondial, au service face au Français Ugo Humbert lors de la demi-finale du tournoi ATP-500 de Rotterdam, au Rotterdam Ahoy, le 14 février 2026

Overview

  • Defeated Félix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-2 in 1 hour 18 minutes in the ATP 500 final.
  • Did not face a break point and broke three times to seal his 11th tour-level trophy.
  • Moves up from No. 8 to a career-high No. 6 in Monday’s updated rankings.
  • Breaks new ground in their rivalry with his first hard-court win over Auger-Aliassime after losing the previous three.
  • The Canadian, last week’s Montpellier champion and 2022 Rotterdam winner, showed lower-back discomfort and received medical attention in the second set.