2025 Barcelona Open ATP 500 Final - [1] Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (SPN) v/s [6] Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune (DEN)

[nolefam_2024]

The hold from Rune was crucial.

Raz is bailing out, the match is 99% over after mto.

 

[Arak]

He's clearly diminished and trying to shorten points. He's not going to get 24 Slams from here.

Yes, it’s becoming increasingly clear now.

 

[Move]

Virtual MPs now

 

[ojo rojo]

Wow. Beatlesfan must be in rapture rn

 

[Move]

Wow !!

 

[Hitman]

OMG

What a way to break!!!

5-2

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

WOW!

 

[Move]

Rune 2.0 extended version
Competitive, Calm and Collected this one

 

[ojo rojo]

Carlito esta finito threads incoming

 

[MeatTornado]

Maybe he's hurting more than I thought. Felt like he totally gave up there.

 

[mehdimike]

Wow, what a pass by Holger

 

[Hitman]

Wasn't Tstsipas closer in 2019 by actually having CP in Barcelona?

Tsitsipas didn't win MC in 2019, Fognini did.

 

[mike danny]

He's clearly diminished and trying to shorten points. He's not going to get 24 Slams from here.

Rune simply outcluched Carlos in the first set.

 

[RS]

Great shot from Rune.

 

[ibbi]

Hopefully this is a victory that will bring Rune confidence so he can play stronger more consistently rather than just inflating his ego so he rests on his laurels.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Raz body held for barely 1 hour but Rune made some crucial wins at that time and held in tiebreak.

No excuse of MTO or anything. Rune deserves this.

 

[dxc]

Alcaraz not running 100% for the ball there, but Holger is really playing well which probably makes you kind of give up if you are not 100%

 

[mike danny]

Tsitsipas didn't win MC in 2019, Fognini did.

Sorry, I meant 2021.

 

[-NN-]

Absolutely read.

 

[flyingboris]

Holger receiving with more tics than peak Rafa. One game from the win!

 

[Midaso240]

Only tuned in the last half hour or so, man Alcaraz is playing loose. Hitting errors he wouldn't normally make and seems impatient. Maybe he has a little injury and wants to get off court or something

 

[Hitman]

Nadal's Barcelona record being saved by the new dude Rune.

 

[nolefam_2024]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1913983609679090001

 

[-NN-]

Only tuned in the last half hour or so, man Alcaraz is playing loose. Hitting errors he wouldn't normally make and seems impatient. Maybe he has a little injury and wants to get off court or something

He's been blasting monumental errors all clay season so far and has often played impatiently. But yeh he seems physically compromised.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Wow. Beatlesfan must be in rapture rn

lol, you beat me to that remark!

 

[Move]

What coverage by Rune

 

[Hitman]

Folks Zverev's birthday today, not only does he win his third Munich title and a car, he is now also back to world number two thanks to this loss of Alcaraz.

Rune is back and the world better watch out.

 

[-NN-]

Folks Zverev's birthday today, not only does he win his third Munich title and a car, he is now also back to world number two thanks to this loss of Alcaraz.

Rune is back and the world better watch out.

is he back or is he now truly arriving

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

The brat did it!! Fantastic job, just awesome!

 

[nolefam_2024]

Raz is looking as tall as ballkids

 

[Dane_is_Finnish_OJ]

SÅDAN, HOLGER!

 

[RS]

Rune does it.

 

[Impetus]

The brat looks like he’s finally growing up.

 

[MeatTornado]

Disappointing ending post-MTO, but Rune played rock solid all day. Came up with the goods pretty much time Alcaraz asked a question of him. He deserves the trophy.

 

[Dane_is_Finnish_OJ]

Raz is looking as tall as ballkids

Didn't look much smaller than Holger, who's 188 cm.

 

[Move]

Ok Holger, this is very promising. Keep up the good work you seem to be on to something

 

[Krish0608]

Carlos is sadly hampered in the 2nd. Nevertheless, solid win for Rune. I predicted Rune in 3. Instead it was a lot more straightforward. Statement win for the Brat. I’ll pencil him in as one of the RG favorites if he has a strong showing at Rome too.

 

[Arak]

I think Alcaraz’ body will be the main hurdle between him and greatness. It always seems to fall apart at crucial moments.

 

[Winners or Errors]

Come on man, we're just enjoying some good tennis, why make it us-vs-them

Unfortunately, I didn’t start us down that road, and as I’m looking at the thread now I'm seeing injury excuses emerge, as if the reason for Alcaraz’ difficulties isn’t the guy across the net. I’ve been consistent in pointing out the mercurial nature of his game, but few gave Rune a chance, anointing Alcaraz before the match had even begun.

 

[Hitman]

is he back or is he now truly arriving

Either way, its off the chain.

 

[mike danny]

Folks Zverev's birthday today, not only does he win his third Munich title and a car, he is now also back to world number two thanks to this loss of Alcaraz.

Rune is back and the world better watch out.

Carlos makes sure we're not getting those Alcaraz-Sinner slam finals.

 

[Move]

Hurray for the Clay. Season

 

[mehdimike]

Nadal's Barcelona record being saved by the new dude Rune.

Which record?
BTW, what are the chances of Carlos winning as much as Rafa here? He is 10 behind, but I guess if he plays till 35-36 he would have a decent chance.

 

[nolefam_2024]

I think Alcaraz’ body will be the main hurdle between him and greatness. It always seems to fall apart at crucial moments.

He is 21. He has less withdrawals than Djokovic or maybe Sinner.

 

[TheSlicer]

Great week by holger, consistently playing at his best, i hope he carries this form as long as possible, hes great to watch, carlos plays at madrid in just a few days, probably didnt want to compromise his body too much, he knew he had to play his best to beat holger today, nothing less was gonna cut it

 

[nolefam_2024]

This is exact age when Nole withdrew vs Roger in MC with sore throat.

 

[Hitman]

Carlos makes sure we're not getting those Alcaraz-Sinner slam finals.

He will very likely be number two heading into RG, he is nothing to defend in Rome, while Zverev is defending champion.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Which record?
BTW, what are the chances of Carlos winning as much as Rafa here? He is 10 behind, but I guess if he plays till 35-36 he would have a decent chance.

No man, Rafa is once in a lifetime on this surface. Carlos is great but he is no Rafa.

 

[Hitman]

Which record?
BTW, what are the chances of Carlos winning as much as Rafa here? He is 10 behind, but I guess if he plays till 35-36 he would have a decent chance.

Barcelona 12 titles are little bit safer.

 

[jstr]

Waiting for Sinner to return