<p>The Spaniard will be coming off the back of his win at the Australian Open, having defeated Novak Djokovic in a contest in which he had to come from behind. Alcaraz is the defending champion of this event, having won it last year, defeating Alex de Minaur 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.</p> <p>Jannik Sinner wasn't involved last year and won't be again this time around, leaving the Aussie with another potential chance of reaching the final as he'll avoid another top-three matchup with Djokovic also not involved.</p> <p>Daniil Medvedev, a former champion (2023), will be involved, while Alexander Zverev has pulled out. Jack Draper, Alexander Bublik, and 2022 champion Félix Auger‑Aliassime are all involved.</p> <h2>When Is the 2026 ATP 500 Rotterdam?</h2> <p>The 2026 ATP 500 Rotterdam event will be played across a week in February. Qualifiers will take place on Monday, February 9 (time TBD).</p> <p>The first Round of 16 match will take place on Wednesday, February 11 (time TBD). The final is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, but depending on the time, it could take place on Monday for Aussies.</p> <h2>Where Is the 2026 ATP 500 Rotterdam Held?</h2> <p>Matches will be played at Rotterdam Ahoy in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This is an indoor arena where the tournament is played on indoor hard courts. If you're curious about how different <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/misc/other-news/tennis-surfaces-clay--vs-grass--vs-hard-court-differences">tennis surfaces explained</a> can impact player performance, indoor hard courts tend to favour aggressive baseliners and big servers.</p> <h2>2026 ATP 500 Rotterdam Prize Money?</h2> <p>Players can win prize money as they advance through the event, with each victory rewarded. Points towards their world ranking are also on offer.</p> <p>The winner will receive €460,555 (AU$778,941) and 500 points towards their ranking. The runner-up will receive €247,800 (AU$419,106) and 330 points.</p> <h2>How To Bet On the 2026 ATP 500 Rotterdam</h2> <p>Simply head over to our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis">tennis betting section</a>, where you can find all of the latest tennis odds and bet with confidence at Sportsbet!</p> <p>You'll find our extensive coverage of betting markets available for the ATP 500 Rotterdam 2026 tournament here. For those new to wagering on the sport, our guide on <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-tennis">how to bet on tennis</a> covers everything you need to know.</p> <p>Find the match you want to bet on, and select the odds you like to add them to your betting slip. Enter your stake and then hit 'Place Bet'.</p> <h2>2026 ATP 500 Rotterdam: Betting Preview</h2> <p>Here are our top 2026 ATP 500 Rotterdam betting predictions.</p> <p>Alcaraz will be a short-priced favourite after his success at the Australian Open and status as the defending champion. We think he'll be the likely winner.</p> <p>However, we think Alex de Minaur is worth value as an each-way bet. He has reached the final in the last two years before being beaten. With stars like Sinner and Djokovic not involved, another run to the final could be possible. Understanding different <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/tennis/tennis-news/tennis-playing-styles-explained">tennis playing styles explained</a> can help you assess how de Minaur's counterpunching game might fare against the field.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/australian-open/news/australian-open-betting-guide">Everything you need to know before betting on the Aus Open</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/tennis/tennis-news/how-tennis-scoring-works">Love, deuce, and tiebreaks — tennis scoring finally explained</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-us-open-tennis">How to approach US Open betting like a seasoned punter</a></li> </ul>