Carlos Alcaraz reached the Barcelona Open final for the third time in four years, where he will face Holger Rune for the title.

Spanish world number two Alcaraz, bidding for his second title in seven days, swept aside France’s Arthur Fils 6-2 6-4.

Alcaraz won his home tournament in 2022 and 2023 before missing it last year because of injury.

“Since I was a little kid, I watched the final every Sunday,” Alcaraz, the reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion, said.

“Being in the final again means a lot, in front of my people and my friends who came from Murcia [Alcaraz’s home city].

“Let’s see if tomorrow we will end the day with the trophy.”

Denmark’s Rune secured his place in the final with a 6-3 6-2 win over Russia’s Karen Khachanov.

The victory also ensured Rune will return to the world’s top 10 for the first time since April 2024 when the rankings are updated on Monday.