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Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell 2026 | Results, Draw & Final Report
Arthur Fils won the 2026 Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell title on Sunday 19 April, defeating Andrey Rublev 6-2, 7-6 (7-2) in the final at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona. The 21-year-old Frenchman claimed his third ATP title and first ATP 500 crown after a dominant week on clay. The tournament was marked by Carlos Alcaraz’s shock withdrawal with a wrist injury in the Round of 16, opening the draw for the unseeded duo to reach their first Barcelona final. Read the final preview and report.
For the wider clay swing, see our Monte Carlo 2026 final report, Madrid Open hub, and French Open hub.
Barcelona Open 2026 Final Result
| Winner | Runner-up | Score | Date |
| Arthur Fils [9] | Andrey Rublev [5] | 6-2, 7-6 (7-2) | 19 April 2026 |
Fils dominated the opening set and held his nerve in a tight second set tiebreak to secure victory in 1 hour 42 minutes. The win makes Fils the youngest ATP 500 champion of 2026 and continues his breakthrough season on clay.
Barcelona Open 2026 Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
| Dates | 13 – 19 April 2026 |
| Venue | Real Club de Tenis Barcelona, Spain |
| Surface | Clay (outdoor) |
| Category | ATP 500 |
| Draw size | 32 singles / 16 doubles |
| Prize money | EUR 2,950,310 |
| Winner prize | EUR 546,400 + 500 ranking points |
| 2026 Champion | Arthur Fils |
| Defending champion | Holger Rune (2025, beat Alcaraz) |
| UK TV | Sky Sports Tennis, NOW TV |
2026 Seeded Players
| Seed | Player | Ranking | Result |
| 1 | Carlos Alcaraz | 2 | R16 (withdrew) |
| 2 | Lorenzo Musetti | 5 | QF |
| 3 | Alex de Minaur | 6 | R16 |
| 4 | Karen Khachanov | 14 | R16 |
| 5 | Andrey Rublev | 15 | Runner-up |
| 6 | Valentin Vacherot (withdrew) | 23 | — |
| 7 | Cameron Norrie | 24 | R16 |
| 8 | Jack Draper | 25 | R32 (retired) |
| 9 | Arthur Fils | 28 | CHAMPION |
Tournament story: Arthur Fils, the ninth seed, became the surprise champion after coming through a wide-open draw. Carlos Alcaraz withdrew with a wrist injury after his R16 match against Medjedovic, leaving the bottom half of the draw without a top-4 seed. Fils defeated qualifier Hamad Medjedovic in the quarters, Spanish wildcard Rafael Jodar in the semis (both in three sets), and Rublev in the final to claim his maiden ATP 500 title.
Barcelona Open Recent Champions
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
| 2026 | Arthur Fils | Andrey Rublev | 6-2, 7-6 (7-2) |
| 2025 | Holger Rune | Carlos Alcaraz | 7-6(6), 6-2 |
| 2024 | Casper Ruud | Stefanos Tsitsipas | 7-5, 6-3 |
| 2023 | Carlos Alcaraz | Stefanos Tsitsipas | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2022 | Carlos Alcaraz | Pablo Carreno Busta | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2021 | Rafael Nadal | Stefanos Tsitsipas | 6-4, 6-7(6), 7-5 |
| 2019 | Rafael Nadal | Dominic Thiem | 6-4, 6-1 |
| 2018 | Rafael Nadal | Stefanos Tsitsipas | 6-2, 6-1 |
Nadal’s 12 titles (2005-2009, 2011-2013, 2016-2018, 2021) are the most by any player in the tournament’s history. Arthur Fils becomes the first French winner since Gustavo Kuerten in 2002.
How to Watch Barcelona Open Tennis
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Sky Sports Tennis and NOW TV broadcast ATP 500 events live in the UK. See our tennis live streaming hub for all the latest options.
FAQs
Who won the Barcelona Open 2026?
Arthur Fils won the 2026 Barcelona Open, defeating Andrey Rublev 6-2, 7-6 (7-2) in the final on 19 April. It was Fils’ third ATP title and first ATP 500 crown.
When was the Barcelona Open 2026?
The 2026 Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell ran from 13 to 19 April at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona.
Who was the defending champion?
Holger Rune won the 2025 title, beating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(6), 6-2 in the final. Rune did not defend his title in 2026 due to injury.
Who has won the most Barcelona Open titles?
Rafael Nadal holds the record with 12 titles (2005-2009, 2011-2013, 2016-2018, 2021).
How much is the Barcelona Open prize money?
Total prize money for 2026 was EUR 2,950,310. Arthur Fils received EUR 546,400 and 500 ranking points for winning the singles title.
What happened to Carlos Alcaraz at Barcelona 2026?
Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed and two-time champion, withdrew from the tournament during his Round of 16 match with a right wrist injury. His participation at the French Open is now uncertain.
