The rematch took place. Ruud defeated Tsitsipas in the final of the tournament in Barcelona

Kasper Ruud (ATP 6) emerged victorious in the prestigious ATP 500 clay-court tournament in Barcelona. In the final match, the Norwegian defeated Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas (ATP 7) in straight sets.

The match lasted for over two hours, during which Ruud lost just one service game and secured two breaks. The first set was tightly contested, with the score reaching a tie-breaker, but Tsitsipas couldn't hold his serve at 5-6 in favor of his opponent. In the second set, Ruud continued his dominance, breaking Tsitsipas' serve midway through and confidently sealing the match.

Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece, 7) — Kasper Ruud (Norway, 6) — 5:7, 3:6.

This victory marks Ruud's first title of 2024. It's worth noting that the two players faced each other in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters just a week ago, where Tsitsipas emerged victorious in straight sets. Ruud will maintain his position in the world rankings and remain sixth next week. It's interesting to note that Tsitsipas has now lost the final match of the Barcelona tournament for the fourth time.