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?He?s a Fighter? – Rafael Nadal Reminisces His Iconic Match Against David Ferrer at the Barcelona Open

Carlos Alcaraz may be young, but he is already drawing comparisons with compatriot Rafael Nadal. However, he wants to carve out his own niche.

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April 30, 2022

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?Didn?t Behave Very Nicely? ? Andrey Rublev Reveals Real Reason Behind Choosing To Play Novak Djokovic?s Home Tournament Over Barcelona Open

Carlos Alcaraz may be young, but he is already drawing comparisons with compatriot Rafael Nadal. However, he wants to carve out his own niche.

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April 26, 2022

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Rafael Nadal Sends a Message to Carlos Alcaraz After His Victory Over Pablo Carreno Busta at Barcelona Open 2022

21-time Grand Slam champion, Rafael Nadal, showers praise on Carlos Alcaraz after the latter's Barcelona Open 2022 title victory.

Vatsal Shah

April 25, 2022

ATP 500 – Barcelona Open

Carlos Alcaraz Attains Career-High ATP Rankings After His Sensational Win at Barcelona Open 2022

Following his Barcelona Open triumph, Carlos Alcaraz will rise to a career-high ranking of World No.9 in the ATP rankings that will be released on Monday.

Debkinkar Maity

April 24, 2022

Tennis: BNP Paribas Open-Day 7

?He Wanted to Cut My Rhythm? – Carlos Alcaraz Blames Stefanos Tsitsipas? Weird Attitude During Their Heated Battle at ATP Barcelona Open 2022

18-year-old Spaniard, Carlos Alcaraz recently opened up about beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a heated battle at the Barcelona Open 2022.

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April 23, 2022

Tennis: Australian Open

?It Was Special to Finish Here? – Fans React as Former World Number 5 Tommy Robredo Calls an End to His Illustrious Career at Barcelona Open

18-year-old Spaniard, Carlos Alcaraz recently opened up about beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a heated battle at the Barcelona Open 2022.

Vatsal Shah

April 19, 2022

?Result of the Passion?: Rafael Nadal Reflects on his Win at Barcelona Open 2021 Finals

18-year-old Spaniard, Carlos Alcaraz recently opened up about beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a heated battle at the Barcelona Open 2022.

Priyabrata Chowdhury

May 03, 2021

ATP 500 – Barcelona Open

?Not a Great Game?: Toni Nadal Says Neither Rafael Nadal Nor Stefanos Tsitsipas Played Well in Barcelona Final

18-year-old Spaniard, Carlos Alcaraz recently opened up about beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a heated battle at the Barcelona Open 2022.

Priyabrata Chowdhury

April 28, 2021

ATP 500 – Barcelona Open

?I Want an Apology?: Fabio Fognini Warns ATP After His Wrongful Disqualification at Barcelona Open 2021

18-year-old Spaniard, Carlos Alcaraz recently opened up about beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a heated battle at the Barcelona Open 2022.

Purav Joshi

April 27, 2021

ATP Masters 1000 – Monte Carlo Masters

?He Makes My Life Really Difficult?: Stefanos Tsitsipas Acclaims Rafael Nadal After Barcelona Open 2021 Final Loss

18-year-old Spaniard, Carlos Alcaraz recently opened up about beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a heated battle at the Barcelona Open 2022.

Purav Joshi

April 26, 2021

ATP 500 – Barcelona Open

“Have to Accept the Challenge”: Rafael Nadal After His Monumental Victory Over Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Barcelona Open Final

Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal won his 12th Barcelona Open title after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in an epic final.

Sagar Ashtakoula

April 26, 2021

ATP 500 – Barcelona Open

“I’m Really Jealous”: Stefanos Tsitsipas Congratulates Rafael Nadal on His 12th Barcelona Open Crown

In his runner speech at the Barcelona Open, Stefanos Tsitsipas congratulated Rafael Nadal and said that he was really jealous of the Spaniard.

Sagar Ashtakoula

April 26, 2021

ATP 500 – Barcelona Open

Rafael Nadal Regains World No. 2 Spot From Daniil Medvedev After His Barcelona Open 2021 Triumph

Rafael Nadal climbs to the second spot in the ATP rankings surpassing Danill Medvedev after lifting his 12th Barcelona Open title.

Anshul Singh

April 25, 2021

ATP 500 – Barcelona Open

Watch: Rafael Nadal Hits an Outrageous Forehand Passing Shot Against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Barcelona Open Final

Rafael Nadal hits an amazing forehand passing shot against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second set of the Barcelone Open finals happening now.

Sagar Ashtakoula

April 25, 2021

ATP 500 – Barcelona Open

?Not a Big Surprise?: Novak Djokovic Makes Huge Claim on Jannik Sinner After His Win Over Andrey Rublev

World No.1 Novak Djokovic expressed his views on 19-year-old Jannik Sinner beating 4th seed Andrey Rublev in Barcelona Open 2021 quarters.

Purav Joshi

April 24, 2021

ATP Masters 1000 – Monte Carlo Masters

Barcelona Open 2021 Semifinal: Rafael Nadal vs Pablo Carreno Busta Preview, Head-to-Head & Prediction

11-time champion Rafael Nadal will take on compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta to qualify for his 12th final at the ATP 500 Barcelona Open 2021.

Purav Joshi

April 24, 2021

Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell – Day Three

“Only Player in the Open Era”: Rafael Nadal Sets an Incredible Record at the Barcelona Open

After his quarter-final victory against Cameron Norrie at the Barcelona Open, Rafael Nadal sets an incredible men's singles open era record.

Sagar Ashtakoula

April 23, 2021

ATP 500 – Barcelona Open

?His Ranking Is Much Higher?: Rafael Nadal Reveals How Kei Nishikori Can Enter in Top 10 Rankings

World No.1 Novak Djokovic expressed his views on 19-year-old Jannik Sinner beating 4th seed Andrey Rublev in Barcelona Open 2021 quarters.

Purav Joshi

April 23, 2021

Australian Open

FFT Punishes Benoit Paire Following Nasty Meltdowns, Likely to Miss Tokyo Olympics

Benoit Paire is all set to get sanctioned by the FFT and might even miss the Tokyo Olympics 2021 because of his recent behavior on the court.

Anshul Singh

April 23, 2021

ATP Cup

“Does Not Correspond to Reality”: Fabio Fognini Vows to Appeal His Barcelona Open 2021 Disqualification

Fabio Fognini was defaulted from Barcelona Open 2021 recently and now the tennis player has decided to appeal the punishment.

Bhavishya Mittal

April 23, 2021

ATP Masters 1000 – Monte Carlo Masters

“Helps Me Raise My Level and Confidence”: Felix Auger-Aliassime Speaks On His Association With Toni Nadal

Felix Auger-Aliassime, the young Canadian player speaks on the recent addition of Rafael Nadal's uncle Toni to his team as a coach.

Sagar Ashtakoula

April 23, 2021

Murray River Open

Barcelona Open 2021:Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Felix Auger-Aliassime, Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction

Stefanos Tsitsipas, the recent Monte-Carlo Masters champion will play the young Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Barcelona Open today.

Sagar Ashtakoula

April 23, 2021

ATP Masters 1000 – Monte Carlo Masters

Jannik Sinner Joins Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in This Incredible Record Against Roberto Bautista Agut

Jannik Sinner has become only the fourth player after Federer, Raonic and Nadal to go unbeaten for three matches against Roberto Bautista Agut.

Priyabrata Chowdhury

April 23, 2021

Tennis: Miami Open

“He Can Still Figure it Out”: Stefanos Tsitsipas Wary of Rafael Nadal Threat in Barcelona Despite his Recent Success

Stefanos Tsitsipas says Rafael Nadal is still playing unbelievable tennis and could be a handful at the ongoing Barcelona Open as well.

Priyabrata Chowdhury

April 22, 2021

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“I Was Worried”: Rafael Nadal Makes Honest Admission After Barcelona Open 2021 R1 Victory

Rafael Nadal accepts that he was worried after losing the first set against Ilya Ivashka at the Barcelona Open 2021.

Anshul Singh

April 22, 2021

ATP Masters 1000 – Monte Carlo Masters

?Novak Was Kind?: Jannik Sinner Thanks Novak Djokovic for Giving Tips After Monte-Carlo Masters Loss

World No.1 Novak Djokovic expressed his views on 19-year-old Jannik Sinner beating 4th seed Andrey Rublev in Barcelona Open 2021 quarters.

Purav Joshi

April 22, 2021

ATP Masters 1000 – Monte Carlo Masters
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ATP Barcelona Open 2021: Latest News, Results and Records

ATP Barcelona Open or Trofeo Conde de Godo is one of the most important clay tournaments on the ATP calendar. Held in the scenic city of Barcelona, the tournament is part of the ATP 500 series. It is the oldest tennis tournament in Spain, and in 2021 it had its 68th edition.

Barcelona Open is held on the clay courts of the oldest tennis club in Spain, Real Club de Tenis Barcelona. It has been?held every year from 1953 until 2019. In 2020 the tournament was canceled because of the global coronavirus pandemic.

Like other ATP tournaments, Barcelona Open also follows the best of three sets rule. It is usually held in the third week of April every year and is closely followed by the other tennis tournament in Span, the ATP Masters 1000 event, Madrid Open.

The current defending champion is Dominic Thiem. He had defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final in 2019.

History and Records

Barcelona Open has a rich history not just in tennis but also in the city of Barcelona. In the rich sporting culture of Barcelona, the tennis tournament stands out as one of the most awaited annual events.

Despite being an ATP 500 event, Barcelona Open has seen a lot of great champions. Traditionally in the 80s and 90s, the tournament didn't see a lot of Spaniards winning. But in the 21st century, Spaniards have dominated the tournament. Out of 20 editions in the 2000s, Spanish players have won 15 tournaments.

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Continuing his tradition of dominating the clay tournaments, Rafael Nadal has won a mammoth 11 titles in Barcelona. The next best is Manuel Orantes and Mats Wilander with three titles each.

Other notable champions in Barcelona have been Kei Nishikori, Ivan Lendl, Bjorn Borg, Carlos Moya, Dominic Thiem, etc.

Barcelona Open 2021 Prize Money

The prize money pool of the Barcelona Open is one of the grandest among ATP 500 series tournaments. But the global COVID-19 pandemic has had its effect on the prize money.

For the 2021 event, Barcelona Open has combined prize money of ?1,565,480 or $1,875,748. This is a considerable drop from 2019, where the total prize money was ?2,324,905 or $2,785,687.

The winner in 2019 received ?503,015 or $602,709. That number has dipped to ?178,985 or $214,458 in 2021.

Edition68th
Current Prize Money$1,875,748
Number of Entries (Main Draw)48
Current ChampionsSingles - Dominic Thiem

Doubles - Juan Sebasti?n Cabal and Robert Farah

Most Titles?Singles - Rafael Nadal (11)

Doubles - Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan (3)