Alcaraz lost to Rune in the expanded Barcelona final

Rune plays as a copy of Alcaraz in the match at the Rafa Nadal on April 20, when it was not inferior to the Spanish opponent about the strength, the ability to move and bravery. Two players born in 2003 dedicated a series of long -term couples, especially in the set and the first half of the two set.

In front of a close friend from childhood, Alcaraz was arrested in many situations and could not impose the game like the previous rounds. The champions in 2023 and 2024 were sometimes surpassed at the first set, but lost the next serve game, and had to save the two set-point in game 10. To the tie-break series, Rune continued to have three more set-point. Alcaraz only saved two more, before losing 6-8.

Alcaraz reacted strongly when starting the set of two with white intersection. In the next game, Rune shows stubbornness, saving the break-point after durable balls. Successful keeping that gaming makes Rune more confident. Alcaraz had a problem in the groin and the right -legged hamlet. When the score is 2-1 set two, he needs the help of the medical team.

when returning to the yard, Alcaraz cannot find the feeling of playing as before. Meanwhile, Rune is getting more and more stable with stable hand and durable defense. He constantly put pressure on Alcaraz's serve game, before taking advantage of the opportunity from the opponent's damage errors to lead 4-2.

Despite the injury, Alcaraz still fought resilient and had two break-point in game 6, but Rune continued to save. Alcaraz started playing in a hurry after missing the opportunities. He kept on error or overflow, lost the game and was led 2-5. Winning 7-6, 6-2 after an hour 40 minutes, Rune became the first Danish player to win the Barcelona after 72 years of history. The 21-year-old will return to the top 10 ATP on this week's transcript, and Alcaraz lost the second position to Alexander Zverev-the Munich championship expanded after winning Ben Shelton 6-2, 6-4.

Losing to Rune caused Alcaraz to end the series of 9 consecutive wins and 14 wins in Barcelona. Spanish tennis players also missed the opportunity to win the third title this season, after the championships in Rotterdam and Monte Carlo.