It’s another career first for Carlos Alcaraz.
The 21-year-old Spanish tennis star beat Alex de Minaur in the final of the Rotterdam Open on Sunday to claim his first indoor title.
The top-seeded Alcaraz won 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 to become the first Spanish champion in the tournament’s 52-year history.
It was a 17th title for the Alcaraz.
“This week has been a really good week,” Alcaraz said. “Putting in really good work. Coming here (not) feeling 100% well with the cold but after every day I’m feeling better and better.
“It was the first time that I (was) playing here and you (fans) made it like I’ve been playing this tournament for a long time.”
De Minaur lost to Jannik Sinner in last year’s Rotterdam final.
“We’re pushing for bigger and better things,” the Australian said. “It’s been two years now with this runner-up trophy. I’m hoping I’ll get my hand on the winners’ one day.”