The ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam is set for an exciting culmination as four formidable players vie for a coveted spot in the finals. The semifinals feature top seeds Alex de Minaur, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Alexander Bublik, promising a thrilling showdown on Saturday.
In the first semifinal, Alexander Bublik, the third seed, will battle second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime. This match marks their seventh meeting, with Auger-Aliassime leading their head-to-head record at 4-2. The Canadian has proven successful in their latest encounters, having won both of their matches in 2025 — a tightly contested three-set battle at the Dubai ATP 500 and a straight-set victory in the Paris Masters semifinals.
Auger-Aliassime’s form has been impressive, as he looks to advance to the final after claiming the Montpellier title just last week. He cruised through the earlier rounds in Rotterdam, achieving straight-set victories over Alexei Popyrin, Hamad Medjedovic, and Tallon Griekspoor. In contrast, Bublik’s path to the semifinals has been more arduous. The Kazakh player had to dig deep in his matches, defeating Hubert Hurkacz, Jan-Lennard Struff, and Jaume Munar, each in three sets, with a deciding tiebreaker against Munar. Despite the physical toll of the Davis Cup tie he played against Monaco earlier in the week, Bublik’s resilience and creativity on the court could prove challenging for Auger-Aliassime.
The prediction leans toward Auger-Aliassime winning in straight sets, demonstrating his current high level of performance.
The second semifinal pits top seed Alex de Minaur against Ugo Humbert, setting the stage for a crucial clash. De Minaur, who has reached the finals in the past two years, is just one victory away from making another final appearance. The 26-year-old Australian boasts a strong record at this ATP 500 event, with a remarkable 16-2 win-loss record against players ranked outside the top four.
In previous rounds this week, De Minaur solidly dismissed Arthur Fils, Stan Wawrinka, and Botic van de Zandschulp. Now facing Humbert for the eighth time—where he leads their head-to-head at 5-2—the stakes are high. Although Humbert boasts a title from their previous encounter in the 2020 Antwerp final, De Minaur has bested him in their most recent matchup, showing dominance during the 2023 Davis Cup.
Humbert will be looking to secure his place in the finals after a solid run this season, including a runner-up finish in Adelaide. He has been impressive this week, eliminating top competitors like Daniil Medvedev and Christopher O’Connell. However, De Minaur’s form and experience, especially at this event, position him as the favorite to emerge victorious, potentially in three sets.
Both matches promise to deliver high stakes and exhilarating tennis as these top talents compete for a place in the final of the ABN AMRO Open.
