In an exciting second-round clash at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam, Alex de Minaur will face off against the seasoned Stan Wawrinka. This match promises to be a compelling encounter as both players aim to assert their dominance and move forward in the tournament.
De Minaur and Wawrinka will meet for the second time in their careers, the first battle taking place at the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters, where De Minaur emerged victorious with a commanding score of 6-3, 6-0. Now, as the Australian currently holds the eighth position in the ATP rankings, he brings significant momentum into this match. De Minaur recently showcased his skills in Melbourne, reaching the quarterfinals and cruising through his first-round match against Arthur Fils, winning 7-6(3), 6-2.
At 40 years of age, Wawrinka brings a wealth of experience to the court. Despite being two years older than De Minaur, he has demonstrated the ability to still compete at a high level, having already secured five victories on tour this season—more than he achieved throughout the entirety of 2025. His latest success came against lucky loser Thijs Boogaard, in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4. However, it remains to be seen if he can match the intensity and skill level of his younger opponent.
De Minaur’s affinity for the Rotterdam tournament cannot be overlooked, as he has been a finalist in each of the past two years. The Australian’s familiarity with the event adds to his confidence heading into this matchup.
Forecast: De Minaur is favored to win in straight sets.
In another intriguing matchup, Botic van de Zandschulp is set to take on the talented Stefanos Tsitsipas, marking their third meeting on the ATP circuit. Tsitsipas has triumphed in both of their prior encounters, previously defeating Van de Zandschulp at indoor hard court tournaments in Antwerp and Basel with scores of 7-5, 6-3 and 7-5, 6-4, respectively.
With the home crowd cheering for him in Rotterdam, the Dutchman may find new inspiration to break his losing streak against the Greek star. Currently ranked 65th in the world, Van de Zandschulp has started the season with a record of 4-3, with his defeats coming against top-tier opponents such as Novak Djokovic, Alexander Bublik, and Ugo Humbert. Recently, the addition of coach Raemon Sluiter has seemed to invigorate Van de Zandschulp’s performance on the court, and a victory over Tsitsipas wouldn’t be beyond the realm of possibility.
Meanwhile, Tsitsipas secured a win over Arthur Rinderknech in his opening match this week. However, the 32nd-ranked Greek player has not yet reached the heights of his previous form, raising questions about his ability to maintain consistency throughout the tournament.
Forecast: Van de Zandschulp is predicted to pull off an upset in three sets.
As the tournament progresses, fans can look forward to these exhilarating matchups and the unfolding drama of the Rotterdam Open.
