Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed at the 2025 Barcelona Open, is gearing up for a competitive tournament as he aims to secure his third title at the event. The young Spanish star, who missed last year’s edition due to injury, is eager to make a strong comeback on the clay courts of the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona.
Alcaraz will begin his campaign against a qualifier in the opening round. Should he advance, he is projected to face the winner of the match between Tomas Machac and Frances Tiafoe in the second round. The draw becomes even more challenging as Alcaraz could meet Alex de Minaur, the fifth seed, in the quarterfinals. De Minaur, known for his speed and tenacity, promises to be a tough opponent.
The tournament features a star-studded lineup, including second seed Casper Ruud, who is in the opposite half of the draw. Ruud, the defending champion, will also start against a qualifier and could face Holger Rune in a potential quarterfinal clash. Other notable players in the draw include Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev, and Stan Wawrinka, adding depth and excitement to the competition.
Alcaraz in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, ranking, and results in 2025
LWWWWWWWWW Ranked world no.3, the Spaniard has an overall 19-4 win-loss record in 2025. Carlos is currently having a run in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters where he overcame Unknown Player bye, the world no.22 Francisco Cerundolo 3-6 6-0 6-1, the world no.84 Daniel Altmaier 6-3 6-1, the world no.15 Arthur Fils 4-6 7-5 6-3 and the world no.42 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6(2) 6-4.
The Spaniard conquered 1 title in 2025 in Rotterdam.
Carlos won 18 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
