Stefanos Tsitsipas has been among the best players on the ATP Tour in the last couple of years. The Greek claimed the 2019 ATP Finals crown and secured the first Masters 1000 title in Monte Carlo last year. With momentum on his side, Tsitsipas faced Rafael Nadal in the Barcelona Open final, hoping to challenge the king of clay on his favorite surface and prevent him from winning another Roland Garros crown after conquering it ‘150 times.’ In one of the season’s best matches, Nadal prevailed over Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-7, 7-5 in three hours and 37 minutes, fending off a match point and lifting the 12th Barcelona Open title. Rafa defended ten out of 12 break chances and produced four breaks to move over the top and score one of his most thrilling victories in the last couple of years. The Spaniard cam …

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