Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud to Face Off in Barcelona Open Final – Watch Live on Sky Sports
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud are set to face off in the Barcelona Open final after both players secured victories in their respective semi-final matches on Saturday.
Tsitsipas booked his place in the final after a hard-fought battle against Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic, winning 5-7 6-4 6-2. The Greek player, who is currently on a 10-match winning streak, will be looking to continue his impressive form and claim back-to-back titles after winning the Monte-Carlo final last weekend.
On the other side of the draw, Ruud defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry in straight sets, setting up a final showdown with Tsitsipas. The Norwegian player, who is ranked sixth in the world, has reached his fourth final of the year but is still seeking his first title of 2024 after three previous final losses.
Ruud and Etcheverry battled it out in a closely contested match, with Ruud eventually emerging victorious after a tie-break in the first set and a strong performance in the second set. The Norwegian player expressed his hunger to clinch the title and learn from his previous final losses.
The Barcelona Open final promises to be an exciting match between two top players in the men’s tennis circuit. Fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports with coverage starting at 3.00pm. With both Tsitsipas and Ruud in top form, tennis enthusiasts can expect a thrilling final showdown between these two talented players.