WATCH: Holger Rune channels his inner Novak Djokovic to beat Carlos Alcaraz to win Barcelona Open 2025 title

Tennis star Holger Rune is the Barcelona Open 2025 champion. The Denmark star has defeated world number two Carlos Alcaraz in the final clash with a scoreline of 7-6 (6), 6-2 to become the champion here. The star player broke down in tears when he lost the Indian Wells 2025 final to Jack Draper but showcased his beast form when he thwarted the Spanish star here.

The two star players had a great start to the game, showcasing their power and resilience, forcing it into the tie-breaker. However, Rune's smacking shots and ability to perform better under tense situations make him win the opening set. The young tennis star continued his strong form and gained an advantage from Carlos's unforced errors when the four-time Grand Slam winner lost the momentum.

Holger Rune credits Novak Djokovic's skills to beat Carlos Alcaraz in the finals!

Meanwhile, Holger Rune has revealed that he got inspired by Novak Djokovic's tactical game plan to beat Alcaraz in the final clash. The Denmark star revealed that he recalled what the Serbian ace did to defeat the Spaniard in the Paris Olympics 2024 final to win the gold medal match. Rune revealed that he just tried to play his aggressive style, which allowed him to beat his opponent on his home turf.

Thereafter, Rune has hailed Carlos Alcaraz's legacy in his post-match celebration. The star player also showcased gratitude towards his opponent's team, who has been guiding him and playing a big role in shaping Alcaraz's tennis career.

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Holger Rune on beating Carlos Alcaraz in Barcelona final

“I told myself, ‘what did Novak do when he beat him?’ I kind of played it in my mind... the Olympic final. Amazing match. I thought to myself 'let's try to play that kind of style'

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"I told myself, ‘what did Novak do when he beat him?’ I kind of played it in my mind... the Olympic final. Amazing match. I thought to myself, 'Let's try to play that kind of style. Thank you for the very nice words, Carlos. Congrats to you. Not just this week but also for Monaco. I watched you win. You’re truly doing something amazing for tennis and sport as well. Congrats to your team. You guys are really doing a good job. I wish you all the best for the future," Holger Rune said after the win.

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