Alex de Minaur has fallen just short of another title at the Libema Open after losing the final to Kamil Majchrzak.
De Minaur won the title at ‘s-Hertogenbosch in 2024, representing his second success on grass following Eastbourne in 2021.
He came agonizingly close to another grass-court title at the ATP 250 event this week, but lost the final 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(7-5).
De Minaur must now quickly turn his focus to Queen’s, but he has first sent a classy message to Majchrzak after he claimed his maiden ATP title.
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Alex de Minaur messages Kamil Majchrzak after their Libema Open final
De Minaur posted on his Instagram: “Tough one to finish the week, but I’m leaving [Libema Open] with plenty of positives and a lot of confidence heading into the next few weeks.
“The Netherlands has been very good to me this year.
“A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported me throughout the week.
“The atmosphere was incredible.
“Congratulations to [Kamil Majchrzak] on the title and an amazing week, you played some great tennis.
“Now it’s time for [Queen’s], a place that feels like a second home to me.”
“I’m excited to get back on court, keep building on this week and continue what has already been a positive start of the grass season.
“See you in London.”
Iga Swiatek reacts to Kamil Majchrzak winning the Libema Open
It was a high-quality battle between second seed De Minaur and Majchrzak, with the Pole outlasting the Australian after two hours and 25 minutes.
Majchrzak shared his admiration for Novak Djokovic shortly after lifting the trophy, but his success has also caught the eye of a WTA icon.
His fellow Pole Iga Swiatek shared the success on her Instagram story, writing the message: “Congrats [Kamil Majchrzak].
“Enjoy the moment!”
Like De Minaur, the 30-year-old is rapidly moving on to Queen’s, which he enters with a new career-high rank.
He has risen a huge 29 places in the ATP rankings after his title in the Netherlands, and now finds himself in 47th place.
Majchrzak will start against Jiri Lehecka at Queen’s, where De Minaur takes on Gabriel Diallo, having also decided to commit to doubles with home favorite Cam Norrie.
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