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Historic Rotterdam Open: All Seeds Advance for First Time

2/5/2025

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The 2025 Rotterdam Open has kicked off with a thrilling lineup, showcasing elite ATP stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev. In a remarkable twist, all eight seeded players have advanced to the second round for the first time since 1984. As matches resume on February 5, the tournament carries the weight of history, recalling the unfinished final that year due to a bomb threat.

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The 2025 Rotterdam Open has kicked off with a thrilling lineup, showcasing elite ATP stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev. In a remarkable twist, all eight seeded players have advanced to the second round for the first time since 1984. As matches resume on February 5, the tournament carries the weight of history, recalling the unfinished final that year due to a bomb threat.