Which of the following players won the Men's Singles title at the 2021 Barcelona Open Tournament?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Rafael Nadal. Rafael Nadal won the 2021 Barcelona Open (ATP 500) by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a thrilling final match. The final score was 6–4, 6–7(6), 7–5, and the match lasted for 3 hours and 38 minutes, making it one of the longest best-of-three sets finals in ATP history.
This victory marked Nadal’s 12th title at the Barcelona Open, also known as the “Conde de Godó” tournament, further cementing his dominance on clay courts. The tournament is held annually in Barcelona, Spain, and is one of the key warm-up events before the French Open.
Nadal, known as the “King of Clay,” displayed resilience and incredible physical stamina to edge past Tsitsipas in the final set.
Information Booster:
· Rafael Nadal won his 12th Barcelona Open title in 2021.
· Final match score: 6–4, 6–7(6), 7–5 vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas.
· Match duration: 3 hours 38 minutes – one of the longest 3-set finals.
· The tournament is part of the ATP 500 series.
· Played on outdoor clay courts in Barcelona, Spain.
· It serves as a warm-up event for the French Open.
Additional Knowledge:
· Daniil Medvedev: Medvedev is a top hardcourt player and 2021 US Open champion but did not feature prominently in clay-court tournaments like the Barcelona Open. He has struggled on clay.
· Stefanos Tsitsipas: Tsitsipas was the runner-up in the 2021 final. He played exceptionally well and had earlier won the Monte Carlo Masters that year but lost narrowly to Nadal in Barcelona.
· Roger Federer: Federer did not participate in the 2021 Barcelona Open as he had been managing his schedule post knee surgery and typically focuses less on clay tournaments.