Barcelona Open Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz sails past Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to defend Barcelona Open title – Watch Highlights

Barcelona Open Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz sailed past Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the Barcelona Open 2023. With the victory, the World No.2 Spaniard has successfully defended his title in the ATP 500 event. Alcaraz has now won three titles in the ATP Tour this season. This is also his ninth tour-level crown. Follow Barcelona Open 2023 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN

Barcelona Open Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz sails past Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to defend Barcelona Open title – Watch Highlights

Also Read: Swiatek vs Sabalenka LIVE: Iga Swiatek meets Aryna Sabalenka in blockbuster summit clash at Stuttgart Open 2023 – Follow Stuttgart Open LIVE updates

Alcaraz good as it gets 🏆🆙

First pro title defence, 9th trophy lift!@bcnopenbs | #BCNOpenBS | @carlosalcaraz pic.twitter.com/lagRkic1ql

— ATP Tour (@atptour) April 23, 2023

The home favourite was in irresistible in the final. He combined fierce ballstriking and deft forehand drop shots with inspired defence to wrap a victory.

However it was Tsitsipas who started off the first set by breaking Alcaraz in the third game and took a 2-1 lead. Alcaraz however fought back and ensured there were no further hiccups as he won the contest in 79 minutes. Alcaraz now holds a 4-0 ATP Head2Head record against Tsitsipas.

Barcelona Open Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz defends Barcelona Open 2023 title, sails past Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets in final – Watch Highlights

“It is incredible,” Alcaraz said. “To feel this energy and lift the trophy in Barcelona in front of my family and friends, and most members of my team are here as well. Playing this level and to lift the trophy in front of them is a good feeling for me.”

“Me and my team were talking before the match about staying relaxed,” said Alcaraz. “To want to play the tough moments. Staying relaxed is the most important part for me. To forget the mistakes, everything and be myself on court. Not to think about all the people watching, but just me, the court, the racquet and the final.”

The victory helped World No. 2 Alcaraz to also closed the gap on Novak Djokovic to 365 points in the ATP World Rankings. Alcaraz will next be seen in action in a depleted field at the Madrid Masters, where he aims to defend his title.

Barcelona Open Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz sails past Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to defend Barcelona Open title – Watch Highlights