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Ruud on Alcaraz and Sinner: "It's hard to compete with them, but they're not unbeatable"

18/04/2025 10:18 - Clément Gehl

Casper Ruud is competing at the Barcelona tournament, where he will face Holger Rune in the quarterfinals this Friday, aiming to defend the title he won last year. When asked about the current hete...

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Alcaraz Criticizes Extended Masters 1000: "They Tell Us We Have More Rest Days, but in the End, You Don’t Actually Rest"

17/04/2025 18:47 - Jules Hypolite

A few days after winning the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000 and securing a quarterfinal spot in Barcelona, Carlos Alcaraz continues his strong momentum since the start of the European clay season. The wo...

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Alcaraz Criticizes Extended Masters 1000:

Alcaraz defeats Djere and advances to the quarterfinals in Barcelona

17/04/2025 16:33 - Arthur Millot

After defeating Quinn in the first round (6-2, 7-6), Alcaraz overcame Serbia's Djere (6-2, 6-4) to reach the quarterfinals in Barcelona. Fresh off his first-ever victory in Monte-Carlo, the Spaniar...

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Alcaraz defeats Djere and advances to the quarterfinals in Barcelona

Davidovich Fokina Beats Rublev for the First Time and Advances to the Quarterfinals in Barcelona

17/04/2025 14:55 - Arthur Millot

Davidovich Fokina defeated Rublev in straight sets (7-5, 6-4) in the round of 16 in Barcelona. After defeating Wawrinka in the first round (6-1, 6-4), the Spaniard overcame the Russian in 1 hour an...

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Davidovich Fokina Beats Rublev for the First Time and Advances to the Quarterfinals in Barcelona

Tsitsipas before his match against Fils: "I would like to change some things"

17/04/2025 09:38 - Clément Gehl

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Arthur Fils will face off this Friday in the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 in Barcelona. The Frenchman leads their head-to-head 2-0. Speaking at a press conference after his v...

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Tsitsipas before his match against Fils:

Ruud Continues His Title Defense in Barcelona and Advances to the Quarterfinals

16/04/2025 19:40 - Jules Hypolite

Casper Ruud has cleared the second round of the ATP 500 in Barcelona. The Norwegian, defending his title in Catalonia, had to battle for two hours to overcome Hamad Medjedovic 7-5, 7-5 and secure his ...

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Ruud Continues His Title Defense in Barcelona and Advances to the Quarterfinals

Tsitsipas Defeats Korda to Join Arthur Fils in Quarterfinals

16/04/2025 16:54 - Arthur Millot

Tsitsipas secured his spot in the quarterfinals by defeating Korda in the ATP 500 tournament in Barcelona. After a tightly contested first set and a tie-break, the Greek player took control over the A...

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Tsitsipas Defeats Korda to Join Arthur Fils in Quarterfinals

Arthur Fils honest after his victory: "My goal is not Roland-Garros"

16/04/2025 14:18 - Arthur Millot

Winner of his second match this year in Barcelona, Arthur Fils defeated Pedro Martinez in 1 hour and 7 minutes (6-3, 6-2). The Frenchman reaches his 4th consecutive quarterfinal this season. In a p...

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Rune Overcomes Baez and Advances to Quarterfinals in Barcelona

16/04/2025 13:53 - Arthur Millot

Holger Rune secured a victory against Sebastian Baez in the Round of 16 at the Barcelona tournament. After a challenging start, losing the first set, the Dane found his rhythm to claim his second w...

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Rune Overcomes Baez and Advances to Quarterfinals in Barcelona

Fils, Solid, Advances to Barcelona Quarterfinals by Defeating Martinez

16/04/2025 11:30 - Clément Gehl

Arthur Fils continues his strong run in Barcelona. After defeating Pablo Carreno Busta in the first round, he faced Pedro Martinez this Wednesday. The Frenchman played a very solid match, saving th...

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Fils, Solid, Advances to Barcelona Quarterfinals by Defeating Martinez

Davidovich Fokina: "All things come to those who wait"

16/04/2025 09:09 - Clément Gehl

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina made a successful start to the Barcelona tournament this Tuesday by defeating Stan Wawrinka. In the post-match press conference, he was asked about his first ATP title, ...

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Alcaraz after his victory in Barcelona: "I wasn't feeling at my best"

16/04/2025 07:12 - Clément Gehl

Carlos Alcaraz secured a win on Tuesday against Ethan Quinn in his opening match at the Barcelona tournament. Just 48 hours after playing in the Monte-Carlo final, the Spaniard had very little time...

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Davidovich Fokina dismisses Wawrinka and joins Rublev in the Barcelona round of 16

15/04/2025 19:20 - Adrien Guyot

In excellent form at the start of the season and currently ranked 8th in the Race standings, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina reached the semifinals of the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000. The Spaniard, alread...

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Davidovich Fokina dismisses Wawrinka and joins Rublev in the Barcelona round of 16

Alcaraz Advances to Barcelona Round of 16: "It's Very Important to Save Energy Right Now"

15/04/2025 18:19 - Adrien Guyot

Carlos Alcaraz made a strong start at the ATP 500 tournament in Barcelona. Despite a scare and saving a set point in the second set, the Spaniard—who reclaimed the world No. 2 ranking from Alexander Z...

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Alcaraz Advances to Barcelona Round of 16:

Alcaraz Opens Barcelona Tournament with Win Against Quinn

15/04/2025 17:20 - Adrien Guyot

Fresh off his victory at the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000, Carlos Alcaraz continues this week at the Barcelona Open, where he is already a two-time champion (2022 and 2023). Absent from the Catalan tou...

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Alcaraz Opens Barcelona Tournament with Win Against Quinn

Roddick Compares Nadal and Alcaraz: "Rafa Didn’t Have the Same Number of Options at 21"

15/04/2025 14:15 - Arthur Millot

On *The Tennis Channel* podcast, Andy Roddick discussed Carlos Alcaraz’s game. The former world No. 1 also drew a comparison with his Spanish compatriot, Rafael Nadal: "Rafa didn’t have the number ...

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Ruud, Defending Champion, Wins His First Match in Barcelona

15/04/2025 13:36 - Arthur Millot

Casper Ruud defeated Daniel Galan (6-4, 6-3) in his opening match at the ATP 500 in Barcelona. The Norwegian, who triumphed last year, hopes to retain the trophy this season. During the match, the ...

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Ruud, Defending Champion, Wins His First Match in Barcelona

De Minaur Makes a Strong Start in Barcelona Against Etcheverry

15/04/2025 13:38 - Clément Gehl

Alex de Minaur has bounced back from the disappointment of his lost semifinal in Monte-Carlo against Lorenzo Musetti and is now making his mark in Madrid. The Australian needed just 1 hour and 22 m...

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De Minaur Makes a Strong Start in Barcelona Against Etcheverry

Carreno Busta Satisfied Despite Loss to Fils: "I'm on the Right Track"

15/04/2025 13:34 - Clément Gehl

Pablo Carreno Busta, a former Top 10 player, made his return to competition at Roland-Garros in 2024 after a long absence. The Spaniard had no ranking left but managed to re-enter the Top 100 this ...

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Carreno Busta Satisfied Despite Loss to Fils:

Arthur Fils starts strong in Barcelona and qualifies for the round of 16

15/04/2025 11:45 - Arthur Millot

Arthur Fils made a successful debut in Barcelona by defeating Pablo Carreno Busta in straight sets (7-6, 6-3). Trailing 4-1 in the first set, Arthur Fils fought back to claim the opener in a tightl...

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Arthur Fils starts strong in Barcelona and qualifies for the round of 16

Tsitsipas made a strong debut in Barcelona against Opelka

15/04/2025 11:32 - Clément Gehl

Stefanos Tsitsipas is present in Barcelona, a tournament where he has performed quite well since he has played in 4 finals. For his debut match, he faced Reilly Opelka, who hadn't played on clay since...

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Tsitsipas made a strong debut in Barcelona against Opelka

Barcelona Tournament's Tribute to Björn Borg Canceled

15/04/2025 10:45 - Arthur Millot

A two-time winner of the Barcelona tournament (1975 and 1977), Borg received the Off-Court Award on Monday, honoring the influence he has had on the tournament’s history, as well as celebrating the 50...

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Barcelona Tournament's Tribute to Björn Borg Canceled

Tsitsipas announces his intentions: "I want the trophy in Barcelona"

15/04/2025 07:24 - Arthur Millot

After his quarter-final defeat in Monte-Carlo against Musetti (1-6, 6-3, 6-4), Tsitsipas is now ranked 19th in the ATP. Currently in Barcelona, the 26-year-old player will have to defend the 300 point...

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Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Ruud, Fils, and Wawrinka: Tuesday's Big Lineup in Barcelona

14/04/2025 22:18 - Jules Hypolite

As every year, the ATP 500 in Barcelona boasts a strong field, despite its proximity to the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000. After a Monday that saw victories from Holger Rune and Andrey Rublev, the sched...

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Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Ruud, Fils, and Wawrinka: Tuesday's Big Lineup in Barcelona

Alcaraz reflects on his quarterfinal against Fils in Monte-Carlo: "I was stunned by Arthur's level and strength"

14/04/2025 20:50 - Jules Hypolite

Just 24 hours after raising his arms in victory for the first time in Monte-Carlo, Carlos Alcaraz arrived in Barcelona, where he will begin his campaign tomorrow against Ethan Quinn. The world No. ...

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Alcaraz reflects on his quarterfinal against Fils in Monte-Carlo:

The bold comparison by Borg: "Alcaraz will achieve the same as Nadal, maybe even more"

14/04/2025 19:14 - Jules Hypolite

Björn Borg is currently in Barcelona, where the 72nd edition of the tournament has been taking place since Saturday. The Swedish legend notably watched his son Leo compete in the qualifiers and gave a...

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Rublev, Korda, Mpetshi Perricard: Today's Schedule in Barcelona

14/04/2025 11:26 - Arthur Millot

The first match of the day will start at 11 a.m. with Martinez facing Nakashima on the center court (Pista Rafa Nadal). This match will be followed by Thompson against Carballes Baena and Rune faci...

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Rublev, Korda, Mpetshi Perricard: Today's Schedule in Barcelona

Korda comes back against Arnaldi to advance to the second round in Barcelona

14/04/2025 15:14 - Arthur Millot

Down a set and a break, Korda rallied past Arnaldi (3-6, 6-3, 6-2) to secure his spot in the second round of the Barcelona tournament. Plagued by injuries in recent years, the American has recently re...

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Korda comes back against Arnaldi to advance to the second round in Barcelona

Tartarini, Musetti's Coach: "At the Midpoint of the Second Set, I Told Him to Retire"

14/04/2025 11:46 - Clément Gehl

Simon Tartarini, the coach of Lorenzo Musetti, spoke about the final that pitted his player against Carlos Alcaraz. He addressed Musetti's injury and claimed he advised him to withdraw: "This morni...

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Ruud Begins Title Defense in Barcelona: "Here, I Feel Like I'm Playing at Home"

14/04/2025 07:22 - Clément Gehl

Casper Ruud is coming off a disappointing Monte-Carlo tournament, where he lost in the round of 16 to Alexei Popyrin despite having a final to defend. However, this early exit allowed him to arrive...

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