Holger Rune admitted that he did a fantastic job in the course of the low season to shine once more in 2025, however the outcomes haven’t been as vivid to date. His run on the Australian Open ended towards world #1 Jannik Sinner within the spherical of 16, on the finish of a match during which the younger Dane might have some regrets.
Rune didn’t reap the benefits of the discomfort suffered by the Italian ace between the second and third units as he ought to have, permitting his opponent to remain shut within the rating earlier than making the distinction within the second a part of the match.
The 2022 Rolex Paris Masters champion performed the Rotterdam ATP 500 final week, the place he was fairly unfortunate. The previous High 5 defeated Italian star Lorenzo Sonego on his debut and was favored towards Pedro Martinez within the subsequent spherical, however he was struck by a fever on the night time earlier than the match and couldn’t play his greatest tennis.
Regardless of having little vitality and having spent an nearly sleepless night time, Holger didn’t need to retire and entered the court docket anyway ending up overwhelmed by the Spanish ace.
If we add to those outcomes the loss within the first spherical in Brisbane initially of the 12 months, it’s not straightforward to present a optimistic vote to Rune initially of the season.
Rune feels higher
The 21-year-old Dane flew to South America in these hours and can take part within the Buenos Aires ATP, on a floor that must be supreme for his sport.
Interviewed by the official ATP web site, Rune expressed his emotions: “I’ve already practiced as soon as right here in Buenos Aires and I’m making an attempt to adapt to the circumstances as rapidly as potential. The final time I performed right here was a number of years in the past and rather a lot has modified.
Crimson clay is my favourite floor and the following Grand Slam event will probably be performed in Paris.”
The world quantity 12 continued: “I hoped to get a greater end in Rotterdam, however sadly I bought sick and could not compete at my greatest. Now I really feel good.”
