Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his 2024 title run with a hard-fought victory over Alex de Minaur to win the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Meanwhile, Denis Shapovalov made a statement in Texas, securing his first ATP 500 title at the Dallas Open.
Alcaraz Secures 17th ATP Title in Rotterdam
The World No. 3 and top seed Alcaraz outlasted third-seeded Alex de Minaur 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in Sunday’s final, claiming his 17th ATP singles title and first of the season.
Key Stats from Alcaraz’s Victory:
- First-serve points won: 34 of 51 (67%)
- Second-serve points won: 16 of 25 (64%)
- Break points saved: 3 of 5
- Breaks converted: 4 of 8
The match stood at 2-2 in the third set, but Alcaraz broke de Minaur’s serve twice to secure the title on his second match point.
This win sets the tone for Alcaraz’s 2024 season as he looks to challenge for more major titles.
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Shapovalov Captures Dallas Open Title
At the Dallas Open, unseeded Denis Shapovalov stunned No. 2 seed Casper Ruud with a 7-6 (5), 6-3 victory in the final.
Shapovalov’s First ATP 500 Title:
- Aces: 13
- Double faults: 2
- First-serve points won: 36 of 50 (72%)
The 24-year-old Canadian now owns three career ATP singles titles, with two coming in the past four months, following his breakthrough win in Belgrade last November.
Match Highlights:
- First-set tiebreaker: Knotted at 4-4 before Shapovalov closed it out.
- Second set: He raced to a 4-1 lead and never looked back.
Winning his first title above the ATP 250 level, Shapovalov has firmly re-established himself as a top contender on the tour.
What’s Next?
- Alcaraz heads into the next stretch of tournaments aiming to add to his Grand Slam-winning pedigree.
- Shapovalov looks to build on this momentum after securing the biggest win of his career.
With both players hitting their stride, tennis fans can expect an exciting season ahead.
