Alex de Minaur has become the first man to reach three consecutive finals at the Rotterdam Open after a display that showcased Australia’s lion-heart at his most resolute and resilient.
In a gritty semifinal, de Minaur managed to save all 10 of the break points he faced as the world number eight outlasted French left-hander Ugo Humbert 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday.
De Minaur, who lost in the last two Rotterdam final showdowns to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, will this time meet Felix Auger-Aliassime on Sunday in his bid to become Australia’s first victor in the celebrated ATP 500 tournament’s 54-year history since Lleyton Hewitt back in 2004.