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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Holger Rune Stuns Carlos Alcaraz to Claim Barcelona Open Title, Ending Two-Year Trophy Drought
Caption: Holger Rune triumphed over Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Barcelona Open, winning 7-6 (6), 6-2 to end his two-year trophy drought. The victory marks Rune’s fifth ATP Tour title and his first since 2023, earning him a return to the top 10 in the world rankings. Rune faced an early setback, being broken by Alcaraz, but fought back with resilience to take control of the match. Alcaraz, who entered the final as the favorite, had been dominant on clay, but Rune proved too strong in the decisive moments. Rune admitted to feeling stressed early in the match but found his rhythm after losing the break, later calling the first set "super important.". The first set went to a tie-break, where Rune capitalized on Alcaraz's errors to win and gain crucial momentum. Rune took inspiration from Novak Djokovic's Olympic final victory over Alcaraz, focusing on consistency and composure. In the second set, Alcaraz took a medical timeout for a right leg issue, but Rune remained dominant, saving all four break points. Rune’s powerful performance in the second set saw him win without dropping another game, clinching the Barcelona Open title. The victory comes after Rune's impressive return to form and a stunning win over one of tennis' brightest young stars. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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