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Carlos Alcaraz says he does not «feel like more of a favourite» for the Barcelona Open even following the news of Rafael Nadal's withdrawal. World No. 2 Alcaraz is chasing a third ATP 500 title of the season and is the defending champion in Barcelona, where he is hoping to defend a title for the first time in his career.
Andrey Rublev made the most of Holger Rune's nerves to win a see-saw Monte Carlo final 5-7 6-2 7-5 on Sunday, as the Russian's talent was finally rewarded with a Masters title.
Sinner v Rune lives up to blockbuster potential The ATP billed it as ‘see the future, today’ and there was more than a sprinkle of anticipation in the Monaco air, as well as the rain, as Holger Rune and Jannik Sinner prepared to face off for just the second time. Ad Much has been made of a burgeoning rivalry between Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, but you can expect Rune to gate-crash that party with whispers on the circuit suggesting that there is real potential for this young trio – 21, 19 and 19 years old respectively – to emerge as their very own ‘Big Three’.
Holger Rune stormed into the final of the Monte Carlo Masters on Saturday evening with an impressive three-set victory over Jannik Sinner, 1-6 7-5 7-5. Recovering from a horror start, the Dane was rock solid in the next two, and pounced on the key opportunities against an opponent who won more points and more games overall. Ad The Dane became the first teenager since Rafael Nadal in 2006 to reach the final of the Principality's tournament.
We are down to the business end of the 2023 Monte Carlo Masters with some shock quarter-final results ensuring there will be a new name on the trophy on Sunday evening. Paul Hassall was at the Monte Carlo Country Club on Day 7 to take in the four matches on Court Rainier III and pick out some of the main takeaways from the action.
Serena Williams' former coach Patrick Mouratoglou thinks Rafael Nadal «will be ready» for the French Open in May. Nadal announced on Friday that he would not be competing at this month's Barcelona Open as he continues to recover from a leg injury he picked up at the Australian Open in January. Ad It means the 22-time Grand Slam winner faces a race against time to be fit for the French Open which gets underway on May 28.
Justine Henin believes Rafael Nadal will be giving «the best he can» to get back to full fitness for the French Open in May. Nadal revealed on Friday that he will not be participating in Barcelona as he is still recovering from a muscle injury in his left leg picked up at the Australian Open in January. Ad Nadal had already withdrawn from Indian Wells, the Miami Open and the Monte Carlo Masters as he focuses on returning to full fitness.
Rafael Nadal's preparation for a tilt at a record-extending 15th French Open title suffered a further blow when he announced Friday his withdrawal from the ATP Barcelona tournament.