Alex de Minaur has become the first man ever to reach three consecutive finals at the Rotterdam Open after a display which showcased Australia's lionheart at his most resolute and resilient.
In a real semi-final slog during which he managed to save all 10 of the break points he faced, the world No.8 was able to outlast dangerous French left-hander Ugo Humbert 6-4 6-3 on Saturday (Sunday AEDT) to move in sight of his 11th ATP title and his first indoors.
De Minaur, who lost in the last two Rotterdam final showdowns to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, will this time meet Felix Auger-Aliassime on Sunday in his bid to become Australia's first victor in the celebrated ATP 500 tournament's 54-year history since Lleyton Hewitt back in 2004.
