The Latest Breaking News from Barcelona Open

Alcaraz will drop to third in the world rankings after a straight-sets defeat to the 21-year-old Dane, who returns to the top 10

Alcaraz will drop back to third in the world rankings after a 7-6 (6) 6-2 loss.

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona Open due to forearm injury, impacting French Open preparation for former No. 1 player.

In control and looking as dominant as ever, Carlos Alcaraz nodded his head from side to side to the tune of the music being played on the Rafa Nadal center court. The 19-year-old Spaniard couldn't be more relaxed while sitting on the bench during a late changeover, watching the home…

The Spanish teenager was virtually flawless as he dispatched Stefanos Tsitsipas in a 6-3 6-4 victory

The Spanish teenager was virtually flawless in a 6-3 6-4 victory.

Barcelona is the latest competition Nadal has withdrawn from after sustaining a hip problem at the Australian Open.

Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur has advanced to a Barcelona Open semi-final showdown with Carloz Alcaraz after winning two matches in a day on the Spanish clay.

Wins for Alex de Minaur and Ajla Tomljanovic offset by defeats for Storm Sanders and John Millman as the clay court season continues.