The Real Club de Tenis Barcelona was abuzz with excitement on Sunday as Sander Arends of the Netherlands and Luke Johnson of Great Britain clinched the 2025 Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell doubles title.
The duo defeated their opponents in a thrilling match, securing their third ATP doubles title together and etching their names into the storied history of this ATP 500 event. Following their victory, Arends and Johnson upheld a beloved tradition by taking the iconic pool jump, diving into the on-site pool alongside ballgirls and ballboys, much to the delight of fans and spectators.
Introducing are our doubles champions!
🇳🇱 Sander Arends/🇬🇧 Luke Johnson claim the doubles title against Joe Salisbury/Neal Skupski, winning the final 6-3, 6-7(1), 10-6.@atptour | @ATPTour_ES | #BCNOpenBS pic.twitter.com/pyhtKPgha3
— Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell (@bcnopenbs) April 20, 2025
The Barcelona Open, known for its rich history with champions like Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, has long been a highlight of the ATP Tour. This year’s doubles final showcased the chemistry and skill of Arends and Johnson, who have been on a remarkable run since reuniting in late 2024. Their partnership has already yielded titles at the Hong Kong Open and the Open de Moselle in Metz, alongside a string of Challenger victories. Their Barcelona triumph adds another milestone, with Arends becoming only the second Dutch player to win a doubles title at this event, following in the footsteps of Tom Okker, who won in 1975.
The match itself was a display of precision and teamwork. Arends and Johnson faced a formidable challenge but maintained their composure, blending powerful serves with strategic net play to secure the win. “This means so much to us,” Johnson said in a post-match interview. “The Barcelona Open is such a special tournament, and to win here with Sander, and then jump into that pool – it’s a moment we’ll never forget.”
The pool jump, a tradition that has become synonymous with victory at the Barcelona Open, added a festive note to their achievement. The practice, which gained prominence through players like Carlos Alcaraz in 2022, involves the champions leaping into the pool at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona, often joined by the tournament’s ballkids.
Iconic pool jump incoming 💦
Johnson and Arends are your doubles champions in Barcelona 🙌@bcnopenbs | #BCNOpenBS pic.twitter.com/5u4VtlUnPp
— ATP Tour (@atptour) April 20, 2025
For Arends, 33, and Johnson, 30, this victory further cements their status as a top-tier doubles team. Johnson, who reached a career-high ATP doubles ranking of No. 50 on March 31, 2025, has now won three ATP titles, all alongside Arends. Their journey to this point has been marked by consistent success, including semifinal appearances at the Open Occitanie in Montpellier and quarterfinals in Dallas earlier this year. Arends, meanwhile, continues to build on his legacy as one of the Netherlands’ most successful doubles players of his generation.
The 2025 Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, with a prize pool of €2,889,200, awarded Arends and Johnson €187,320 as doubles champions, along with 500 ATP points per team.
