BIG NEW RECORDS: Alex de Minaur matches record set by Roger Federer after beating Jakub Mensik in Rotterdam
Alex de Minaur continues to shine, building on a career-best year in 2024.
The Australian No. 1 has established himself as one of the most consistent performers on the ATP Tour and is currently ranked 8th in the world.
De Minaur reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open for the first time, where he faced Jannik Sinner. His deep runs at major tournaments have been a hallmark of his recent success, with quarter-final appearances in his last four Grand Slam events.
That consistency extends beyond the Grand Slams, as De Minaur continues to make an impact at ATP tournaments worldwide.
Matching Federer’s Rotterdam Open Record
With a 6-4, 6-4 second-round victory over Jakub Mensik, De Minaur has now reached the quarter-finals in Rotterdam for the fourth consecutive year. This achievement places him alongside three-time champion Roger Federer, who managed the same feat between 2001 and 2005.
The Aussie began his Rotterdam campaign by defeating Belgium’s David Goffin in the first round, maintaining his strong form in the Netherlands.
Recent Matches at the Rotterdam Open
| Year | Round | Winner | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2R | Alex de Minaur | Jakub Mensik | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2025 | 1R | Alex de Minaur | David Goffin | 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2024 | F | Jannik Sinner | Alex de Minaur | 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2024 | SF | Alex de Minaur | Grigor Dimitrov | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2024 | QF | Alex de Minaur | Andrey Rublev | 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 |
| 2024 | 2R | Alex de Minaur | David Goffin | 6-3, 6-1 |
| 2024 | 1R | Alex de Minaur | Sebastian Korda | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2023 | QF | Grigor Dimitrov | Alex de Minaur | 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 |
| 2023 | 2R | Alex de Minaur | Maxime Cressy | 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 |
| 2023 | 1R | Alex de Minaur | Andrey Rublev | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2022 | QF | Stefanos Tsitsipas | Alex de Minaur | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2022 | 2R | Alex de Minaur | Mackenzie McDonald | 7-6, 1-6, 6-4 |
| 2022 | 1R | Alex de Minaur | David Goffin | 6-0, 6-3 |
Impressive Rotterdam Open Record
Over the past four years, De Minaur has compiled a 10-3 record at the tournament, including notable victories over top-10 star Andrey Rublev. His best showing came in 2024 when he reached the final, defeating Dimitrov, Rublev, Goffin, and Korda before falling to Sinner.
De Minaur’s ability to consistently defeat lower-ranked players has played a key role in his deep tournament runs. His win over Mensik marked his 10th consecutive victory against players ranked outside the top 20, a streak he’ll aim to extend in his quarter-final match against world No. 93 Daniel Altmaier.
Roger Federer’s Rotterdam Open Legacy
De Minaur’s recent feat of four straight quarter-finals puts him in elite company, equaling Federer’s run from 2001-2005. The Swiss maestro’s history at the event is a testament to his dominance:
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Runner-up |
| 2002 | Quarter-finalist |
| 2003 | Semi-finalist |
| 2004 | Quarter-finalist |
| 2005 | Champion |
After four consecutive deep runs, Federer finally lifted the trophy in 2005, defeating Ivan Ljubicic in a thrilling final. He returned in 2012 to claim a second title, beating Juan Martin del Potro, and won once more in 2018, reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking in the process.
Federer’s 2018 Rotterdam Open Run
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| F | Grigor Dimitrov | 6-2, 6-2 |
| SF | Andreas Seppi | 6-3, 7-6 |
| QF | Robin Haase | 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 |
| 2R | Philipp Kohlschreiber | 7-6, 7-5 |
| 1R | Ruben Bemelmans | 6-1, 6-2 |
Thirteen years after his first Rotterdam title, Federer added a third crown in 2018, further cementing his place in tournament history.
While De Minaur has a long way to go to match Federer’s legacy, his impressive consistency and growing confidence suggest he could make a significant mark in Rotterdam. He’ll look to take another step toward that goal when he faces Altmaier in the quarter-finals on Friday, February 7.
