🎾 Power Plays in Barcelona: Alcaraz, Khachanov & De Minaur Advance to Quarterfinals at Barcelona Open

🎾 Power Plays in Barcelona: Alcaraz, Khachanov & De Minaur Advance to Quarterfinals at Barcelona Open

The Round of 16 at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell 2025 delivered a thrilling day of tennis action, with some of the sport’s rising stars and top-ranked players showcasing world-class performances on the Spanish clay.

🔥 Match Highlights from the Round of 16:

🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz Cruises Past Laslo Djere

Score: 6-2, 6-4
Match Summary: World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz looked in top form as he outplayed Serbia’s Laslo Djere in straight sets. With a mix of aggressive baseline play and slick net approaches, Alcaraz thrilled the home crowd and booked his spot in the quarterfinals without dropping a set.

🇷🇺 Karen Khachanov Edges Jaume Munar in Tight Two-Setter

Score: 7-5, 6-4
Match Summary: It was a battle of endurance as Russia’s Karen Khachanov took down Spain’s Jaume Munar in a closely contested match. Khachanov kept his composure under pressure, delivering big serves when it mattered most to close out both sets.

🇪🇸 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Stuns Andrey Rublev

Score: 7-5, 6-4
Match Summary: In one of the most talked-about matches of the day, Spanish underdog Alejandro Davidovich Fokina pulled off a remarkable upset over World No. 6 Andrey Rublev. Fokina’s aggressive shot-making and speed on clay proved too much for the Russian, igniting cheers from the local fans.

🇦🇺 Alex de Minaur Dominates British Wildcard Jacob Fearnley

Score: 6-1, 6-2
Match Summary: Australia’s Alex de Minaur showed no mercy against Great Britain’s Jacob Fearnley, making quick work of the wildcard entrant in just over an hour. De Minaur’s explosive court coverage and pinpoint accuracy left Fearnley little room to find his rhythm.

🏆 What’s Next?

With the quarterfinals now set, fans can expect more high-intensity matches as players like Alcaraz, Khachanov, Davidovich Fokina, and de Minaur chase the prestigious Barcelona Open title.

Stay tuned to TennisNowCanada.com for more updates, match previews, and player interviews from the Barcelona Open and beyond!