The qualifying rounds at the Rotterdam ATP 500 came to an end after two competitive days, with several tight matches and tiebreak battles deciding the final four players who earned a place in the main draw.
Matches played on February 7 and 8 delivered both routine wins and late drama, as momentum and composure under pressure proved decisive.
Day 1: Strong Starts and Early Momentum
The opening day of qualifying featured a mix of straight-set victories and demanding three-set encounters.
Hugo Grenier made a solid start with a 7–5, 6–2 win over Jan Choinski, while Christopher O’Connell advanced with a composed performance against Vitaliy Sachko (6–3, 7–5).
Tallons Boogaard survived a marathon against Kimmer Coppejans, edging through a dramatic three-set match (6–3, 6–7(8), 6–2).
Hugo Gaston was tested by Alexander Deckers but managed to move on after a three-set battle, while Luka Pavlovic and Mats Rottgering also booked their places in the final qualifying round.
Hamad Medjedovic impressed on day one with a confident straight-sets win over Nikoloz Basilashvili (6–3, 6–4). In another notable matchup, Roberto Carballes Baena outlasted Pablo Carreño Busta in three sets.
Final Qualifying Round: Four Players Advance
The decisive matches on February 8 determined the four qualifiers for the Rotterdam main draw.
Tallons Boogaard secured qualification by defeating Hugo Grenier in three sets, showing resilience after dropping the opening set.
Christopher O’Connell continued his run by beating Hugo Gaston in straight sets (6–2, 6–3) to book a place in the main draw.
Mats Rottgering came through one of the most dramatic matches of the day, eliminating Roberto Carballes Baena in three sets, with key moments decided in tiebreaks.
The final qualifying spot went to Luka Pavlovic, who overcame Hamad Medjedovic after a tense three-set battle, sealed in a deciding-set super tiebreak.
Qualified Players for the Rotterdam Main Draw
After two days of qualifying action, the following players advanced to the main draw of the Rotterdam ATP 500:
- Tallons Boogaard
- Christopher O’Connell
- Mats Rottgering
- Luka Pavlovic
With qualifying complete, attention now turns to the main draw in Rotterdam, where these four players will look to carry their momentum into the tournament proper.
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