Danish tennis player Holger Rune interrupted Carlos Alcaraz's winning streak at the ATP in Barcelona by defeating him 7-6(6) and 6-2 in a final that had moments of initial resistance from the Spanish player and a subsequent physical collapse.
During the match, Alcaraz, despite issues with his right leg that required medical attention, showed strong determination in the first set, leading the match to a tense and exciting tiebreaker. However, Rune remained calm at critical moments and capitalized on his opponent's mistakes to take the first set.
In the second set, with Alcaraz visibly limited in his mobility, the Dane dominated the game with an important break in the fifth game, frustrating any attempts at a comeback by the Spaniard.
This victory allowed Rune to rise to ninth place in the ATP rankings and regain confidence on clay ahead of Roland Garros. In contrast, Alcaraz will need to work on regaining his physical condition before the Mutua Madrid Open, where he will compete as the second seed. His participation in Madrid will depend on his progress in the coming days, generating uncertainty about his ability to compete at the highest level.
