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Alcaraz Overcomes Nerves to Win Rotterdam Open Debut

2/5/2025

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Carlos Alcaraz battled nerves in his Rotterdam Open debut but triumphed over World No. 84 Botic van de Zandschulp with a tense 7-6(3), 3-6, 6-1 victory. After previously losing to Van de Zandschulp at the US Open, Alcaraz felt a wave of relief, acknowledging the pressure of performing before an enthusiastic crowd.

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Carlos Alcaraz battled nerves in his Rotterdam Open debut but triumphed over World No. 84 Botic van de Zandschulp with a tense 7-6(3), 3-6, 6-1 victory. After previously losing to Van de Zandschulp at the US Open, Alcaraz felt a wave of relief, acknowledging the pressure of performing before an enthusiastic crowd.