Alcaraz succumbs to an imperial Rune and some untimely physical discomforts

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It couldn't be. Carlos Alcaraz ran into an imperial Holger Rune and physical discomfort as a result of the wear and tear from playing ten matches in just two weeks. The Danish player emerged as the champion of Conde de Godó 2025 with a score of 7-6 (6) 6-2, concluding a splendid week in his favor.

There was a feeling of a memorable afternoon at Conde de Godó 2025 when Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune stepped onto the court for a final that could repeat itself numerous times in the coming years. Both young tennis players aim for glory on clay courts and could establish an intimate rivalry on the surface where both seem most comfortable. The level of the match was sublime, and the outcome deviated from the dream scenario for many.

An impressive battle unfolded in the first set filled with twists and nuances. Lengthy and intense baseline rallies took place, with both players seeking to dominate with their forehands and applying a tactical approach to all their moves. Alcaraz took the lead with a break in the fifth game but made unexpected errors when trying to consolidate that advantage.

- Rune was very consistent and perfectly interpreted the match

The Dane seemed to have studied his opponent perfectly, displaying supreme intuition to anticipate the Spaniard's actions, whether drop shots, the direction of his attacks, or serves. Holger became an invulnerable wall, and the set culminated in a nail-biting tiebreak. Each offensive attempt by Alcaraz was met by an impenetrable wall in the form of Rune, who secured crucial points to gain a significant advantage.

A promising start to the second set was abruptly interrupted by physical discomfort experienced by the Spaniard. After trying to break his opponent's serve in the second game, Carlos felt a muscular pain in his left leg that greatly affected the remainder of the match. The Spaniard tried to shorten points, play aggressively, come to the net, and put pressure on Rune, but Rune's innate ability to counterattack and avoid mistakes proved decisive.

- Alcaraz lost the sixth final of his career

All credit goes to Holger Rune, whose week at Conde de Godó 2025 has been spectacular, demonstrating that he is a player capable of contending for glory for many years. The Dane showed great tactical discipline, clinching the title in Barcelona and gaining significant competitive momentum and confidence for the rest of the clay court season. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz will have to focus on a swift recovery to be able to compete in Madrid.

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