Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz completed the Career Grand Slam at 22 years and 272 days with his Australian Open win, his seventh major title.
- Rotterdam organizers confirmed Alcaraz will not defend his 2025 title, citing the need for more recovery time after Melbourne.
- His next event is the ATP 500 in Doha from Feb. 16–21, where Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are also entered.
- Skipping Rotterdam means Alcaraz forfeits 500 points as Sinner targets events he missed last year due to a suspension, creating a window to gain ground.
- Alcaraz outlined team changes with Samu Lopez as head coach and a larger role for his brother Alvaro, while bookmakers currently price him as favorite for Roland Garros with Sinner close behind.