Carlos Alcaraz reveals heartwarming reason behind his new celebration after securing a spot in the Barcelona Open final

Carlos Alcaraz maintains his unbeaten winning streak on clay after powering into his third Barcelona Open final.

Carlos Alcaraz reveals heartwarming reason behind his new celebration after securing a spot in the Barcelona Open final

Carlos Alcaraz (via X)

Carlos Alcaraz had a unique way of celebrating after reaching the final of the Barcelona Open. The World No. 2 beat Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 in a solid performance. He now moves on to face Holger Rune in the final.

This tournament is part of Alcaraz’s preparation for the French Open in May. He has already won the Barcelona title in 2022 and 2023. Last year, he missed the event due to injury, so reaching the final again was a big moment.

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The celebration was for my team. They tell me every time during the match about a thing that I have to do. It wasn’t a dance. But it was something for them.

Carlos Alcaraz said in his post-match interview at the Barcelona Open

Carlos Alcaraz charges into the Barcelona Open final

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz showed his all-around game once again on Saturday at the Barcelona Open. He defeated Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 to reach the final. The top seed handled the windy weather well and didn’t face much trouble during the 76-minute match. He has now made it to his third final of the season, after strong runs in Rotterdam and Monte Carlo.

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Carlos Alcaraz (via Instagram/ Carlos Alcaraz)

Playing in front of a packed crowd, Alcaraz kept control from the baseline and used smart tactics to break down Fils’ power. He often attacked Fils’ backhand and mixed up his shots to come forward. His strategy worked, and he never let Fils find his rhythm. This win also gives Alcaraz a 2-0 lead in their head-to-head.

Alcaraz is now on a nine-match winning streak — the longest on the ATP Tour this year. He’s looking to win his third straight Barcelona title, having lifted the trophy in both 2022 and 2023. In Sunday’s final, he will face sixth seed Holger Rune.

Rune made it to the final by beating Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-2 in a strong performance. This is his second final of the year after Indian Wells. After missing time due to food poisoning in Monte Carlo, Rune has come back strong. With this result, he moves up to No. 9 in the live rankings and returns to the Top 10 for the first time since April last year.

Carlos Alcaraz faces huge warning ahead of the Barcelona Open final

World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz is in top form right now. After winning the Monte Carlo Masters, he has reached the final of the Barcelona Open. He beat Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 in the semi-final with a strong performance. The crowd in Barcelona cheered him on throughout the match.

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Carlos Alcaraz (Image via X/The Tennis Letter)

This win marks Alcaraz’s 14th straight victory at the Barcelona Open. He won the tournament in 2022 and 2023 but missed last year due to injury. Even though he’s earning new ranking points, his No. 2 spot is still under threat.

To stay at No. 2 in the world, Alcaraz must beat Holger Rune in the final. Rune has been in great form, making this a tough challenge. If Alcaraz loses, and Zverev wins in Munich, Alcaraz will drop in the rankings.

Alexander Zverev could move up to No. 2 if he beats Ben Shelton in Munich and Rune wins in Barcelona. This ranking battle matters a lot. The player who holds the No. 2 spot will avoid facing Jannik Sinner before the final at the French Open.