No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain was pushed to three sets before finishing off Dutch wild card Botic van de Zandschulp 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-1 in the first round of the ABN AMRO Open on Tuesday in Rotterdam,

Carlos Alcaraz has shared an update on his health after taking to the court wearing something unusual. The world No. 3 made his debut at the ATP 500 event in Rotterdam on Tuesday night, beating Botic van de Zandschulp in three sets.

Alcaraz praised van de Zandschulp, calling him a top player. The young gun defeated the Dutchman two times. However, he suffered a heavy US Open loss a year ago, falling in straight sets and seeking revenge in Rotterdam!

Carlos Alcaraz has missed training and began wearing a nasal strip as he battles a cold before the Rotterdam Open.

Carlos Alcaraz might not have won easily or efficiently in his first match at the 2025 Rotterdam Open, but he won, and that's what counts. Alcaraz chose a different approach to his season this year

Carlos Alcaraz arrived in Rotterdam a few days before the start of the tournament, in order to test the speed of the courts and get used to the conditions in view of his debut which will take place on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz had a tough debut at the Rotterdam Open, securing a hard-fought win against Dutch wild card Botic van de Zandschulp on Wednesday, according to the ATP Tour website.Alcaraz was put through paces,

Carlos Alcaraz has given an update on his physical health after suffering from an illness in the build up to his debut at the Rotterdam Open.