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What did Day 2 bring to the table in Stuttgart and Barcelona? Let's just say it was jam-packed with upsets and more quality play on the red dirt.

Here are the Top 5 photos from Tuesday's action. (All photos Getty)

1

Frances Tiafoe

The American outclassed teenage home hopeful Carlos Alcaraz, 6-4, 7-6 (2), in Barcelona to set a second-round showdown with No. 4 seed Diego Schwartzman.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 20: Frances Tiafoe of USA smiles after the match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell 2021 on April 20, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)
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2

Petra Kvitova

The defending champion (2019) saved all three break points she faced in securing a 6-4, 6-3 victory against Jennifer Brady, who suffered her fourth consecutive defeat.

Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova reacts after winning against Jennifer Brady of the US during their singles match on day 2 of the Women's Tennis Grand Prix WTA 500 tournament in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany, on April 20, 2021. - Petra Kvitova won the match 6-4, 6-3. (Photo by Thomas KIENZLE / various sources / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE/AFP via Getty Images)
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3

Ekaterina Alexandrova

The Russian battled for two hours and 17 minutes before finishing off a 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 comeback over Australian Open semifinalist Karolina Muchova.

Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova returns the ball to Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova during their singles match on day 2 of the Women's Tennis Grand Prix WTA 500 tournament in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany, on April 20, 2021. (Photo by Thomas KIENZLE / various sources / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE/AFP via Getty Images)
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4

Rafael Nadal

The 11-time Barcelona titlist hit the practice courts ahead of Wednesday's opener with 27-year-old qualifier Ilya Ivashka of Belarus.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 20: Rafael Nadal of Spain during a training session on day two of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell 2021 at Real Club De Tenis Barcelona on April 20, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)
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5

Angelique Kerber and Andrea Petkovic

The Germans joined forces to oust No. 4 seeds Lyudmyla Kichenok and Jelena Ostapenko, 7-6 (5), 3-6 [10-5], after one hour and 38 minutes.

STUTTGART, GERMANY - APRIL 20: Angelique Kerber (L) of Germany and Andrea Petkovic of Germany in action during their Womens Doubles match against Lyudmyla Kichenok of Ukraine and Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia during day 4 of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix at Porsche Arena on April 20, 2021 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Philipp Guelland - Pool/Getty Images)
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