Carlos Alcaraz lived up to his promise and easily qualified for the finals of the “ATP 500” tournament in Barcelona, ​​defeating the British Daniel Evans (26 ATP) in the semi-finals.

Carlos AlcarazPhoto: Luis ROBAYO / AFP / Profimedia

Carlos Alcaraz vs Stefanos Tsitsipas in the ATP Finals in Barcelona

The reigning champion and top favorite this year needed just two sets and one hour and 21 minutes of play to comfortably beat Daniel Evans 6-2, 6-2.

In the other semi-final, second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Lorenzo Musetti (20 ATP) 6-4, 5-7, 6-3.

Carlos Alcaraz leads 3-0 head-to-head against Stefanos Tsitsipas, the last time they met in the quarter-finals at ATP Barcelona 2022, where the Spaniard won 6-5, 5-7, 6-2.

The Barcelona Open takes place from April 15 to 23 and is part of the ATP 500 category. The total prize money is 2,661,825 euros, and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz became the title champion.