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Alcaraz follows Nadal as repeat Barcelona Open champion

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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz has become the first player since Rafael Nadal to repeat as Barcelona Open champion with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Stefanos Tsitsipas. It’s the third title won this year by the 19-year-old Spaniard and his ninth overall. He closed the final on Rafa Nadal center court with a forehand winner for his fifth consecutive straight-set win at the tournament this year. The second-ranked Spaniard had never successfully defended a title before Sunday. Nadal was the last player to win consecutive titles in Barcelona with three straight from 2016-18.

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