Tsitsipas on Fire, Secures Barcelona Final Rematch Against Ruud

Stefanos Tsitsipas continues his red-hot clay-campaign as he rallied past Dusan Lajovic 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 to secure a spot in his fourth Barcelona final. The Greek star, inspired by his recent Monte-Carlo championship, will face Casper Ruud in a rematch of the Monte-Carlo final.

Tsitsipas, with a perfect 10-0 record on clay in 2024, is determined to claim his first ATP 500 level title. The fifth-seeded player, who saved two match points in the quarterfinals, is looking to avenge his runner-up finish in Barcelona last year.

On the other side, Casper Ruud defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry to reach his fourth final of the season. Despite being 0-3 in finals this year, Ruud boasts an impressive 28-7 record on the ATP tour.

In their previous encounter in the Monte-Carlo final, Tsitsipas dominated Ruud with a 6-1, 6-4 victory. Tsitsipas’ aggressive playstyle, particularly targeting Ruud’s backhand, proved to be effective in their last meeting.

As the two former French Open finalists prepare to face off once again, all eyes will be on Tsitsipas and Ruud to see who will emerge victorious in the Barcelona final. With Tsitsipas seeking his first ATP 500 title and Ruud looking to turn the tables, tennis fans can expect an intense battle on the clay courts.