Holger Rune defeated Carlos Alcaraz 7–6, 6–2 in the final of the ATP 250 Barcelona tournament on clay on 20 April 2025, delivering a significant upset against the heavy pre-match favourite. Alcaraz entered with odds of 1.2 to Rune's 5.18, yet the Dane controlled the match after a competitive opening set decided in a tie-break. Rune's dominance in the second set, where he dropped only two games, underscored his superior form on the day and his growing clay-court credentials. The victory marks a career-high title for Rune and signals a notable shift in their recent head-to-head dynamic.