Carlos Alcaraz makes statement with Barcelona Open victory

Carlos Alcaraz kisses the Barcelona Open trophy (Joan Monfort/AP)

Carlos Alcaraz claimed his third title of the season by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas to retain the Barcelona Open crown.

The Spaniard, who does not turn 20 until next month, was virtually flawless in a 6-3 6-4 victory over second seed Tsitsipas to add to his titles in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells.