Jannik Sinner, after claiming his second consecutive Australian Open title, has made the decision to withdraw from the upcoming 2025 Rotterdam Open. The Italian tennis star, who triumphed over Alexander Zverev in straight sets in the final at Rod Laver Arena, lifted his third Grand Slam title on Sunday, capping off a gruelling two weeks in Melbourne.
A Well-Deserved Rest for Sinner
Following his remarkable victory, Sinner was scheduled to compete at the Rotterdam Open, where he had secured the title in 2024 by defeating Alex de Minaur. However, the 23-year-old has opted to skip the ATP 500 event, citing the need for rest after an intense Australian Open campaign. In a statement, Sinner expressed his disappointment at not being able to participate but emphasized the importance of recovery.
“After consulting with my team, we had to make the difficult decision to withdraw from the ABN AMRO Open. My body needs time to rest after the long run in Australia,” Sinner said. “I have great memories from winning the title in front of amazing crowds at Rotterdam Ahoy last year, and I hope to be back there soon.”
Tournament Director Expresses Disappointment
Following Sinner’s announcement, Rotterdam Open tournament director Richard Krajicek expressed his regret over the Italian’s absence, calling it a “great shame” for both Sinner and the event.
“The Australian Open has been long and tough for Jannik,” Krajicek said. “It is a great shame for both him and us that his efforts are preventing him from participating in Rotterdam.”
The Rotterdam Open Without Sinner
With Sinner’s withdrawal, Carlos Alcaraz, who was eliminated by Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, will be the top seed for the Rotterdam Open. Alcaraz will be joined by other prominent players, including Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur, Andrey Rublev, and Felix Auger-Aliassime. Notable former winners like Stan Wawrinka will also feature in the competition.
However, in addition to Sinner’s exit, Grigor Dimitrov has also pulled out of the tournament. As a result, Jakub Mensik and Roberto Bautista Agut have been drafted to replace the Bulgarian and the Italian in the draw.
Conclusion
Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal from the 2025 Rotterdam Open highlights the physical toll that high-level tennis can take on players. As he takes the necessary time to recover from his Australian Open success, fans can look forward to his return to the tournament in the future. Meanwhile, the tournament will proceed with top players like Carlos Alcaraz leading the charge in Rotterdam.
