Casper Ruud defeated Alexandre Muller 6–3, 6–4 in the second round of the ATP 250 Barcelona tournament on clay on 17 April 2024. The result confirmed pre-match expectations, with Ruud heavily favoured at 1.12 odds against Muller's 7.37. Ruud's dominance on the surface was evident in a clinical performance that saw him break serve and control the pace throughout both sets. The Norwegian's consistency and clay-court expertise proved decisive against Muller, who struggled to generate sustained pressure. Ruud's progression reinforces his status as a clay-court threat and maintains his momentum in the spring season.