De Minaur Cruises Past Humbert to Reach Rotterdam Final
Australia’s Alex de Minaur advanced to the final of the Rotterdam Open after defeating France’s Ugo Humbert. The match ended with a score of 6-4, 6-3, showcasing de Minaur’s ability to handle pressure despite numerous unforced errors from both players.
Match Highlights
De Minaur’s performance was marked by key moments of consistency, where he saved 10 break points throughout the match. He emphasized his mental resilience, stating, “I tried my best to be as solid as I could and today was another great mental performance.”
- Match Date: February 14, 2026
- Location: Rotterdam Open
- Score: De Minaur 6-4, 6-3 Humbert
- Unforced Errors by Humbert: 41
- Break Points Converted by Humbert: 0 out of 10
Set Analysis
In the first set, de Minaur capitalized on Humbert’s mistakes, breaking his serve early. Humbert struggled, missing four break points in the fourth game and another two in the eighth. De Minaur took the set as Humbert’s forehand went long.
The second set continued the trend of errors for Humbert, who again faced early adversity as de Minaur broke serve in the first game. Despite having chances to come back during the eighth game, Humbert was repeatedly thwarted by de Minaur’s solid defense. The match concluded with Humbert hitting a backhand wide.
Historic Achievement
With this victory, de Minaur has made history by reaching three consecutive finals at the Rotterdam Open. He aims to secure his first title in this tournament after previously losing in finals against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
Final Matchup
In the final, de Minaur will face either Felix Auger-Aliassime from Canada or Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik. Auger-Aliassime is a former champion at Rotterdam, winning the trophy in 2022 by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas.
This year’s Rotterdam Open is notable as the world’s top two players, Sinner and Alcaraz, are absent from the tournament. Sinner opted not to participate, while Alcaraz withdrew following his victory at the Australian Open.
