Alex De Minaur defeated Mattia Bellucci 6–1, 6–2 in the semi-final of the ATP 250 Rotterdam tournament on hard court on 8 February 2025, affirming his status as the heavy pre-match favourite with odds of 1.2 to Bellucci's 5.25. De Minaur's dominant performance saw him advance to the final with a decisive two-set victory, dropping only three games across the match. The Australian's commanding display underscored his superiority on the hard courts of the Ahoy venue and his positioning as a genuine contender for the title. De Minaur's progression to the final marks another significant step in his 2025 campaign.