Rune Advances to Barcelona Final: "I Feel Like I'm Becoming a Player Capable of Big Wins Again"

Holger Rune will compete in the final of the ATP 500 tournament in Barcelona this Sunday. The Danish player, who is set to re-enter the top 10 in the coming hours, will attempt to claim the Catalan title by defeating Carlos Alcaraz, who remains unbeaten in the tournament since his debut (14 wins in 14 matches played in Barcelona since the start of his career).

Meanwhile, Rune reflected on his semifinal victory over Karen Khachanov, a match he controlled from start to finish (6-3, 6-2), just as he did when winning the 2022 Paris-Bercy Masters 1000.

"It was a great match from me. I think I showed once again that I can be very smart tactically—choosing the right shots at the right time and mixing up different playing styles on the court.

Serving and returning as well as I did today gives me huge confidence in my abilities and helps me get back to my best level.
Since my performance at Indian Wells, where I reached the final, I feel like I'm becoming a player capable of big wins again.

Returning to the top 10 is proof of my improvement. It adds more pressure, but it’s also extra motivation to keep working and controlling matches the way I have been," the world No. 13 told *Punto De Break*.