Holger Rune

In a 6-7(7), 6-4, 6-2 victory at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, the Danish player won eight of the final 10 games to close out a match that hung on a knife ...

Ruud struggled to hit consistently from the baseline, but he persevered, coming back from a break down in the third set to win after two hours and 51 minutes. In a 6-7(7), 6-4, 6-2 victory at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, the Danish player won eight of the final 10 games to close out a match that hung on a knife edge until late. Shelton won 80% of his first serve points in the match, with Rune praising that shot in particular. Shelton saved two set points before winning the opening-set tie-break, then erased another two at 4-5 in the second set, including one with a 120-mph second serve. "He has a huge serve. In sets two and three, the 19-year-old Dane faced no break points, dropping only one point on his first serve.

Holger Rune and Brendon Shelton produced an exhilarating rally in the Mexican Open first round in Acapulco on Monday, February 27.

Shelton responded with a tweener, but Rune was there at the net to end the point with a sweet half-volley winner, which the American couldn't reach. The aforementioned rally took place at 2-2 in the third set, with Rune serving at 15-15. "He has a huge serve. On the first night of the ATP 500 event, the two young guns served up a spectacle to remember. He has a lot of weapons. I think I played good overall and it was a super tricky match."

Holger Rune defeats Ben Shelton and advances to the round of 16 in the Abierto Mexicano AcapulcoWorld No. 10, Holger Rune, had suffered an injury in his ...

In the next round, he’ll face the winner of the match between Nuno Borges and Nick Chappell. 41, faltered in the final set and couldn't keep up with Rune's pace. Both young players produced high-level tennis, and the match was expected to be decided by small details on important points.

Acapulco [Mexico], February 28 (ANI): In a hotly anticipated Monday matchup of two of the ATP Tour's newest young stars, fourth seed Holger Rune edged Ben ...

Ruud struggled to hit consistently from the baseline, but he persevered, coming back from a break down in the third set to win after two hours and 51 minutes. In the third set I felt like I was more up. In sets two and three, the 19-year-old Dane faced no break points, dropping only one point on his first serve. I had to dig really deep for that break in the second set. But, after rallying from 40/0 in the return game, Rune grabbed his third chance in set two. After the thrilling exchange, the players shook hands, and they met again at the net soon after, when Rune won the final four games without being pushed to deuce.