Alcaraz Outclasses De Minaur in Barcelona Quarterfinal Clash
What a showdown it was in Barcelona! Tennis fans were in for a real treat as the highly anticipated quarterfinal between Australia’s Alex de Minaur and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz unfolded on the clay courts of the Real Club de Tenis. Coming into the match, both players had shown strong form—De Minaur off the back of an impressive semifinal run in Monte Carlo, and Alcaraz riding a wave of clay-court dominance. And while the battle was fierce, it was the Spanish sensation who once again showed why he’s World No.2, overcoming De Minaur 7-5, 6-3 in just over an hour and a half.
Let’s not overlook De Minaur’s recent momentum. The Aussie, known for his relentless speed and grit, had been tearing through the draw. He made quick work of Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Jacob Fearnley, both in straight sets, with barely a scratch. In fact, the match against Fearnley lasted only 62 minutes, and it showcased just how dangerous De Minaur can be on clay. His blend of patience and explosive counterpunching seemed like the perfect weapon for this surface. That win also marked his 50th tour-level quarterfinal—a major milestone for the 26-year-old and a testament to his consistency.
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But standing across the net this time was Carlos Alcaraz, a player who has now beaten De Minaur in all four of their meetings. And despite a slow start from Alcaraz—he struggled with his serve and even went down 3-1 in the first set—he found his rhythm fast. De Minaur broke twice early, showing real intent and pushing the pace. But Alcaraz adjusted, settled into his trademark baseline aggression, and stormed back to take the set 7-5.
The second set was tighter. Both players held serve until that fateful sixth game when Alcaraz finally broke through again. From that point on, the Spaniard cruised, sealing the match with a mixture of power, precision, and calm under pressure. With this win, Alcaraz extended his clay-court winning streak to eight and kept alive his bid for a third Barcelona title.
After the match, Alcaraz acknowledged his early nerves but praised De Minaur’s intensity. “Alex started strong, playing aggressively,” he said. “The first set was really tight. But I calmed myself, started to think positively, and things turned around.”
For De Minaur, it’s a tough loss, especially after such a promising start. But there’s a lot to take from this match and this clay swing in general. His rise into the top 10 and his growing comfort on clay signal that bigger results are just around the corner. Meanwhile, Alcaraz looks every bit the champion-in-waiting again.
Barcelona brought the heat, and these two delivered a match that lived up to the hype—fast, fiery, and full of world-class tennis.
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