Carlos Alcaraz vs Otto Virtanen Preview & Prediction | 2026 Barcelona Open | First Round
by Paul Hassall ·
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Carlos Alcaraz meets Otto Virtanen in the first round of the 2026 Barcelona Open at the Real Club de Tenis
Ranking points: ATP 500
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Venue: Real Club de Tenis Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Carlos Alcaraz vs Otto Virtanen prediction
Carlos Alcaraz will make a swift return to action after losing in the final in Monte Carlo.
The Spaniard saw his title defence and status as world number one ended by Jannik Sinner in the Principality, but will quickly have his sights on another trophy in Barcelona.
The former champion and 2025 runner-up takes on world number 130 Otto Virtanen for the first time and will no doubt look to make a statement from the off.
With that in mind, this should come down to how many games the top seed gives up.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Otto Virtanen tip: Under 18.5 games
