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Carlos Alcaraz Prepares for Second Round at Barcelona Open After Monte Carlo Triumph

The 21-year-old aims to extend his clay-court winning streak as he faces Laslo Djere in Barcelona following his emotional comeback and Monte Carlo victory.

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 13, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his final match against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti REUTERS/Manon Cruz/File Photo
Carlos Alcaraz is seeking a third Barcelona title in four years
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Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz, fresh off his Monte Carlo Masters victory, is set to face Laslo Djere in the second round of the 2025 Barcelona Open.
  • Alcaraz defeated Lorenzo Musetti in the Monte Carlo final, marking his sixth Masters 1000 title and a key turnaround after a challenging start to the season.
  • The Spaniard admitted to hitting a mental low earlier this year, including a first-round loss in Miami, but credited a short break for helping him regain perspective and confidence.
  • Alcaraz holds a 1-0 head-to-head record against Djere, having defeated the Serbian in Buenos Aires in 2023, and is favored to advance on his home soil.
  • John Isner predicts Alcaraz will win two of the next three clay tournaments, further building momentum ahead of the French Open.