Alex de Minaur’s Libema Open 2025 Withdrawal Sparks Confusion After French Open 2025 Exit
Alex de Minaur, the world No. 9, stunned fans with a last-minute withdrawal from the Libema Open in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, scheduled for June 9-15, 2025, just days after his shocking second-round loss at the French Open on May 29, 2025. The Australian star, who was set to defend his 2024 title at the ATP 250 grass-court event, cited a shoulder injury as the reason for his withdrawal, per an official statement from @LibemaOpen on X: “Unfortunately, Alex de Minaur won’t be able to defend his Libéma Open title this year. The Australian is struggling with a shoulder injury. Get well soon, Alex! 💚” The announcement caused a stir, as the tournament’s social media team had initially posted about his anticipated return, unaware of the withdrawal, leading to confusion among fans, as noted by @TennisUpToDate2 on X.[]
De Minaur’s decision followed a devastating French Open defeat to Alexander Bublik, where he squandered a two-set lead, losing 2-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2. In his post-match press conference, he admitted to mental and physical burnout, stating, “I’m just tired, tired mentally, a little bit burnt out,” and called for a shorter ATP schedule, echoing Casper Ruud’s concerns about the “rat race” of rankings. De Minaur, who played 71 matches in the past year, including a 2024 French Open quarter-final run, highlighted the grueling calendar, noting, “For the last three, four years, I’ve had two days off after Davis Cup and gone straight into pre-season.”
The Libema Open withdrawal, reported by Motociclismo.pt and motorcyclesports.net, fueled debate about player welfare, with fans on X expressing disappointment but understanding, as @crosscourt1 posted, “Alex de Minaur has withdrawn from ‘s-Hertogenbosch, a tournament he won last year.” De Minaur, who reached the 2025 Australian Open quarter-finals before losing to Jannik Sinner, now aims to recover for the Queen’s Club Championships starting June 16, where he hopes to regain form on grass ahead of Wimbledon 2025.[]
