Stan Wawrinka’s Farewell Tour Continues at Rotterdam Open: Can He Make a Final Push?
The ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam is already delivering thrilling matches, and all eyes are on veteran Stan Wawrinka as he embarks on his farewell season. While Alex de Minaur is looking strong, Wawrinka’s potential run adds a compelling narrative to the ATP 500 event.
De Minaur Starts Strong, Eyes Rotterdam Title
Top-seeded Alex de Minaur demonstrated his championship aspirations with a composed 7-6(3), 6-2 victory over the hard-hitting Arthur Fils on Tuesday. This win serves as a clear statement of intent, reminding everyone why he’s the player to beat this week. De Minaur, a two-time runner-up in Rotterdam (2024 & 2025), appears determined to finally claim the title.
“It was never going to be easy. I told myself I was ready for a battle, up for the challenge, and excited for it,” De Minaur stated after his match against Fils, who was returning from an eight-month back injury. “I haven’t had too many easy matches this year and I’m looking at this as a challenge, which I’m enjoying. It pushes me to be ready from the first point.”
Wawrinka’s Path and Potential Clash with De Minaur
De Minaur’s next opponent will be determined by the match between Dutch lucky loser Thijs Boogaard and 2015 Rotterdam champion Stan Wawrinka. This presents a fascinating potential matchup. Wawrinka, playing his final season on the ATP Tour, is eager to make the most of every tournament, and a victory here would be a fitting tribute to his illustrious career.
Currently ranked No. 8 in the PIF ATP Rankings, De Minaur also extended his lead for the most ATP 500 wins since the start of the 2023 season, solidifying his position as a dominant force on the tour.
Other Notable Results
Seventh seed Tallon Griekspoor thrilled his home crowd with a convincing 6-4, 6-4 win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Griekspoor’s 11th victory in Rotterdam ties him for fourth-most among Dutch players in tournament history. He impressively saved all six break points he faced and fired 10 aces.
Griekspoor will next face Quentin Halys, who overcame home qualifier Mees Rottgering 3-6, 6-1, 6-1. Jan-Lennard Struff also secured a win, defeating Hugo Grenier 6-0, 6-4, marking his second tour-level victory of the season.
Struff will now await the winner of the match between Hubert Hurkacz and third seed Alexander Bublik.
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