Top Tennis Stars Clash in ATP 500 Rotterdam 2025 Opening Matches

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — The 2025 ATP 500 Rotterdam tournament kicked off this week with a star-studded lineup, featuring world-class players like Carlos Alcaraz and a series of high-stakes matches in the round of 32. The ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament, known for its competitive indoor matches, promises thrilling action as top-ranked athletes vie for early-season momentum.

One of the most anticipated matchups pits world No. 14 Holger Rune against No. 34 Lorenzo Sonego. Rune, a 21-year-old rising star, is seeking his first tournament win of the year after a strong showing in recent Grand Slam events. Sonego, 29, is also looking to break through after a solid start to the season, boasting a 5-2 record in 2025.

In another highlight, Alex de Minaur faces David Goffin in a lopsided head-to-head rivalry. De Minaur, who reached the finals in Rotterdam last year, holds a commanding 5-0 record against Goffin, including a 10-1 set advantage. Goffin, despite his recent struggles, remains a potential threat to higher-ranked opponents.

Andrey Rublev, the 2021 Rotterdam champion, takes on Zhizhen Zhang in a match where Rublev is heavily favored. Both players have had shaky starts to the season, but Rublev’s experience and past success at this event make him the likely victor.

Other notable matches include Mattia Bellucci versus Daniil Medvedev and Jaume Munar against Yibing Wu. Bellucci, a young talent, has won four of his last five matches, while Medvedev, a former world No. 1, aims to reassert his dominance. Munar, meanwhile, looks to build on his recent form against Wu, who is still finding his footing on the ATP tour.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Carlos Alcaraz, who headlines the event and is expected to make a deep run. The 2025 ATP 500 Rotterdam tournament also marks the 10th anniversary of Andy Murray’s historic Davis Cup victory, adding a nostalgic backdrop to the competition.

Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how the early-season form of these top players translates into results on the indoor hard courts of Rotterdam. With seven matches scheduled for the day, the tournament is already delivering on its reputation as one of the most competitive ATP 500 events of the year.