Rune stuns Ruud in Barcelona

Rune stuns Ruud in Barcelona

Holger Rune ended Casper Ruud's title defence in Barcelona with a 6-4, 6-2 win over the defending champion in the quarter-finals on Friday. World number 13 Rune broke Ruud twice in each set as he beat the 10th-ranked Norwegian for only the second time in eight attempts. The Dane will face Karen Khachanov in the semi-finals after the Russian overcame Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-4, 7-5. Top seed Carlos Alcaraz continues his quest for a t…

Alcaraz into Barcelona semis as defending champion Ruud exits

Carlos Alcaraz battled into the semifinals of the Barcelona Open on Friday with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Alex de Minaur after Casper Ruud's title defense was ended by Holger Rune. Top seed Alcaraz twice fell a break down but recovered to win the opening set in a match-up of…

Alcaraz rolls into Barcelona semifinals but titleholder Ruud knocked out by Rune

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz earned his season-best eighth straight win after beating Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-3 in the Barcelona Open quarterfinals on Friday.

Defending champion Casper Ruud was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 tennis tournament in Barcelona, Spain, while top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the top four on Friday.

Defending Champion Casper Ruud Beaten By Holgar Rune In Barcelona Quarters, Carlos Alcaraz In Last 4

Casper Ruud lost to Holger Rune 6-4, 6-2 as Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex de Minaur to book his place in the semis at Barcelona.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the 500 Series tournament in Barcelona. The Spaniard is in excellent form in Catalonia after winning in Monte Carlo on Sunday.