Overview

• Holger Rune defeated Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (8-6), 6-2 in the Barcelona Open final, securing his first ATP title in two years.
• The victory marked Rune's return to the ATP Top 10 and ended Alcaraz's nine-match clay winning streak and two-year reign in Barcelona.
• Alcaraz, hampered by a leg issue during the match, will drop to No. 3 in the ATP rankings, with Alexander Zverev moving up to No. 2 after his Munich Open win.
• Rune credited his tactical approach to Novak Djokovic’s strategies, which he used to dictate rallies and maintain composure under pressure.
• The result underscores the physical demands of the clay swing, with Alcaraz citing fatigue as a factor ahead of the upcoming Madrid Open.