Sun Apr 20 14:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Alcaraz Sets Up Barcelona Open Final Showdown with Rune

**BARCELONA, Spain (AP)** — Top seed Carlos Alcaraz will face Holger Rune in the final of the Barcelona Open after both players secured comfortable semifinal victories on Saturday.

Alcaraz, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, defeated No. 14 Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4, extending his winning streak on clay to nine matches. This victory follows his recent triumph at the Monte Carlo Masters. Rune, meanwhile, overcame Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-2.

The final will pit the two 21-year-olds against each other for a coveted title. Alcaraz holds a slight edge in their head-to-head record (2-1), but their previous encounters have not been on clay. Their last meeting was at Wimbledon in 2023, where Alcaraz emerged victorious. A win for Alcaraz in Barcelona would mark his third title of the year and his 19th career title, adding to his back-to-back wins at the tournament in 2022 and 2023.

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