Holger Rune Upsets Carlos Alcaraz in Barcelona Open Final

Source: AP News

Holger Rune defeated Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets 7-6 and 6-2. In a close match, Rune was able to keep his composure and defeat Carlos Alcaraz.

The first set was highly contested, as both players held their serve. However, during the tiebreak, Rune was able to outcompete and beat Alcaraz 8-6, as he had an aggressive baseline game. The momentum helped him into the second set, where he got the lead early, and this led him to win.

During the match, Alcaraz had to call for a medical timeout due to a hip issue, which hampered his overall performance. He never gave up, but Rune’s consistency allowed him to become victorious. This cemented Rune as a high contender for the clay season, and as his reputation as a young prodigy in the sport.