🎾 Clay Court Battles Heat Up: Khachanov & Rune Storm Into Barcelona Open Semifinals
The red clay of Barcelona delivered top-tier tennis action as the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell reached its quarterfinal stage. With the sun shining down on the iconic clay courts of the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona, fans witnessed two thrilling matchups that shaped the semifinal picture.
🔥 Khachanov Edges Davidovich Fokina in a Tight Battle
Result:
🇷🇺 Karen Khachanov def. 🇪🇸 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina – 6-4, 7-5
In a match full of baseline rallies and sharp angles, Russia’s Karen Khachanov held his nerve to defeat local favorite Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in straight sets. Despite strong support from the home crowd, Davidovich Fokina couldn’t find a breakthrough against Khachanov’s power and composure.
Khachanov played clean, tactical tennis, using his strong serve and heavy groundstrokes to control key moments. The second set was a nail-biter, but the Russian pulled ahead with a crucial late break to book his spot in the semifinals.
⚡ Rune Dismantles Ruud in Dominant Display
Result:
🇩🇰 Holger Rune def. 🇳🇴 Casper Ruud – 6-4, 6-2
Holger Rune continues to shine on clay this season, taking down clay-court specialist Casper Ruud in a surprisingly one-sided quarterfinal. Rune was aggressive from the start, mixing blistering backhands with drop shots to keep Ruud off-balance.
The Danish rising star showed no signs of nerves and dictated play throughout, leaving the Norwegian with little room to find his rhythm. Rune now looks like a serious contender for the title in Barcelona.
📺 Watch the Highlights
Don’t miss the action! Check out full match replays and extended highlights on official ATP platforms to relive every moment of these quarterfinal showdowns.
📝 Stay Tuned
With Khachanov and Rune advancing to the semifinals, the Barcelona Open promises even more drama as the clay court season heats up. Who will take the crown in Catalunya?
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