Sinner withdrew from the Rotterdam Open soon after clinching a second straight Australian Open title after agreeing with his team to skip what is known as the ABN AMRO Open as he required time to rest. The Italian’s decision made Carlos Alcaraz the top seed in Rotterdam.

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Rotterdam Open

This year even marks the first time that Alcaraz has featured at the Rotterdam Open, having favoured the Rio Open in previous years. But the Spaniard will have to claim his maiden ATP Tour title on an indoor hard court for Alcaraz to lift the 2025 ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam.

Alcaraz has enjoyed success playing on outdoor hard courts previously and his quest to see glory in Rotterdam has eased slightly with world No1 Sinner withdrawing. Yet the world No3 will still be leading a stacked field for the ATP 500 event including world No8 Alex de Minaur.

While Sinner is skipping the ABN AMRO Open in 2025, the 2023 champion Daniil Medvedev is also returning to Rotterdam after withdrawing from the 2024 edition due to fatigue and a right foot injury. The Russian was struggling after a grueling run to the Australian Open final.

So, with that in mind, The Tennis Gazette takes a look into everything that you need to know about the 2025 Rotterdam Open from how to watch in the US and what the prize money is…

When will the 2025 Rotterdam Open take place?

The 2025 Rotterdam Open is scheduled to run for just seven days with play commencing on Monday, February 3, 2025 and concluding on Sunday, February 9 for the men’s singles final.

When is the draw for the 2025 Rotterdam Open?

Organizers for the 2025 Rotterdam Open are due to conduct the first-round draw on Friday, January 31. But, as of the time of writing, the ATP Tour is yet to confirm the start time for it.

Where will the 2025 Rotterdam Open take place?

The ATP Tour is taking its first ATP 500 event of 2025 and the 52nd edition of the Rotterdam Open back to Ahoy Arena at the Rotterdam Ahoy. The Ahoy Arena is the largest venue at the Rotterdam Ahoy, which is a multi-purpose venue with an event hall and a conference centre.

• Location: Rotterdam Ahoy, Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam, Netherlands
• Year built: 1968-1970
• Court type: Indoor hard
• Ahoy Arena capacity: 16,426

Who won last year’s men’s Rotterdam Open singles titles?

The Rotterdam Open will boast a new winner of the ABN AMRO Open men’s singles title this year as Sinner, who has withdrawn from the 2025 running, is the reigning champion. Sinner beat Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-4 to win the 2024 Rotterdam Open singles final as the No1 seed.

What is the prize money for the 2025 Rotterdam Open?

The ATP Tour has announced that the prize money for the 2025 Rotterdam Open features a purse of €2,401,550 ($2,503,375) amid a financial commitment of €2,563,150 ($2,671,827).

Men’s singles prize money and ranking points

How to watch the 2025 Rotterdam Open in the USA

Fans in America and also abroad can watch the 2025 Rotterdam Open through an online live stream via TennisTV.com. Those based in the USA can even watch live TV coverage from the 2025 Rotterdam Open with the Tennis Channel’s broadcasts on each day of the tournament.

Predictions for the 2025 Rotterdam Open

Our team of expert writers at The Tennis Gazette have offered their predictions for the main storylines to follow over the 2025 ABN AMRO Open and who will win the title in Rotterdam.

George Patten: “The first ATP 500 tournament of the year is set to be a classic with several top-10 stars taking to the court in Rotterdam.

“Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal from the Rotterdam Open is a real shame. But when Carlos Alcaraz slots in to be the number one seed, you know that the tournament is stacked.

“There may well be a shock winner in the Netherlands, however, as a certain big-serving Frenchman could spring a surprise.

“Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard failed to impress in Melbourne. But he will be a real threat on indoor hard courts and could take a few big scalps on his way to a second career ATP 500 title.”

Matthew Johns: “Despite it coming not long after the 2025 Australian Open, the Rotterdam tournament always gets such a strong line-up and this year is no different.

“It is obviously a big blow for the event that reigning champion Jannik Sinner has decided to withdraw, but it still has Carlos Alcaraz who will be making his Rotterdam Open debut.

“Alcaraz seems like the obvious choice for the title, in what would be his first main ATP Tour title on indoor hard courts.

“However, it does also feel like an important week for Daniil Medvedev, who has not won a title since May 2023. But he is a former Rotterdam Open champion.

“Watch out for Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at the Rotterdam Open, too, as his serve will be a nightmare for opponents in these quick conditions.”

Peter Lynch: “It’s easy to make a quick turn to Carlos Alcaraz now that defending champion Jannik Sinner has withdrawn, but I think Alex de Minaur has every chance of continuing his fine form by winning this event.”

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