Barcelona Open Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz defeated compatriot Roberto Bautista Agut in the third round at the Barcelona Open 2023. In a battle of the Spaniards, the World No.2 prevailed as he sealed a 6-3, 7-5 victory. Earlier, Second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas booked spot in the quarterfinals at the Barcelona Open 2023. The Greek clinched an easy 6-3, 6-2 win against Denis Shapovalov in the third round on Thursday, 20th April 2023. Casper Ruud meanwhile lost to Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo. Follow Barcelona Open 2023 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Barcelona Open Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas enter quarterfinals, Casper Ruud bows out from third round – Watch Highlights
Matches in Round 3
- Stefanos Tsitsipas BEAT Denis Shapovalov – 6-3, 6-2
- Cameron Norrie BEAT Lorenzo Musetti – 6-3, 6-1
- Carlos Alcaraz BEAT Roberto Bautista Agut – 6-3, 7-5
- Casper Ruud LOST TO Francisco Cerundolo – 6-7, 3-6
Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Denis Shapovalov
A two-time finalist at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, Stefanos Tsitsipas moved a step closer to capturing his first title at the ATP 500 event on Thursday when he overcame 14th-seeded Canadian Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-2.
In a heavy-hitting clash, the Greek demonstrated great footwork to dictate on his forehand. The second seed saved both break points he faced and hit his groundstrokes with weight on the Barcelona clay, successfully targeting Shapovalov’s backhand to improve to 2-3 in their ATP Head2Head series and reach the quarter-finals.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Roberto Bautista Agut
Carlos Alcaraz fought off a late charge from countryman Roberto Bautista Agut to notch his second straight-sets victory this week at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell. The 19-year-old continued his title defence with a 6-3, 7-5 win, looking at home on the Spanish clay in his first tournament since his hard-court run to the Miami semi-finals. He will face another Spaniard, 10th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, in Friday’s quarter-finals.
Casper Ruud vs Francisco Cerundolo
Francisco Cerundolo closed Thursday’s play in Barcelona with a 7-6(5), 6-3 upset of third seed Casper Ruud. The 15th-seeded Argentine improved to 4-6 lifetime against Top 10 opponents to reach his fourth quarter-final of 2023 and his first overall at the ATP 500.
Cerundolo claimed a 2-1 advantage in his ATP Head2Head with Ruud, denying the Norwegian a second straight trip to the Barcelona quarters
Barcelona Open Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas enter quarterfinals, Casper Ruud bows out from third round – Watch Highlights
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