Holger Rune won his first title in nearly two years when he claimed the title on the ATP 500 tour in Barcelona beating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 6-2.

Holger Rune prohibited Carlos AlcarazStreak Streak Superb Superb Sunday fashion on Barcelona Open, where Dane captured his first title in nearly two years.

Dane with six six won the match 7-6 (6), 6-2 in a dramatic final to win his fifth ATP Tour title. Rune was healed by a holiday deficit in the opening group and converted his fourth point.

He then raised his game even further in the second to deny Alcaraz, who took a medical time, a way out in the match.

Both players traded heavy blows from the beginning and mixed it with creative points, but it was Rune who kept it fresh in a lively atmosphere on the track Rafa Nadal.

The charismatic Dane saved the four resting points he faced in the second set, while Alcaraz twice needed treatment in the upper right leg.

Rune was forced to withdraw in his first match in Monte-Carlo last week due to food poisoning, but began a frightening return to Barcelona’s clay with a series of impressive shows.

The 21-year-old competed for defensive champion Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals and was generally in control against Alcaraz to win his third title on the surface.

Thanks to the arrival of the final in Barcelona, ​​Rune assured that he would return to the top 10 places in the ATP ranking Monday.

Alcaraz could have preserved his place number 2 claiming a third title of the season (also Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo) but Alexander Zverev will return to that position after trumping in Munich.

After Alcaraz secured an early break, Dane won eight consecutive points to shake the momentum again in his favor.

Alcaraz rescued two certain points when he served at 4-5, but was finally forced to surrender to the link to his 10th first group first mistake.

Alcaraz then decided to take a medical time outside the court after the third match of the second set, and was unable to set up his game after his return.

With his one-hour, 41-minute victory, Rune won his second match against Alcaraz and both are now 2-2 connected to their respective head-to-head statistics.