Holger Rune has certified for the 2nd spherical of the Australian Open 2025, regardless of his first opponent hiding many pitfalls throughout your complete match.
The draw put him in entrance of the Chinese language ATP Prime-50 Zhizhen Zhang, with the match that proved to be somewhat troublesome, as predicted on the eve. Nonetheless, the younger Dane managed to carry agency and win the match within the fifth set (4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4) after nearly 4 hours of play.
The pitfalls will enhance additional for the 21-year-old within the second spherical, the place an vital match with Matteo Berrettini awaits him.
Holger Rune© Stream screenshot
On the press convention, the Gentofte native analyzed his first victory in Melbourne and within the new season, after his untimely defeat in Brisbane.
“I had many ups and downs, sometimes I lost concentration, but I was able to show my best tennis when it was needed. This match was good for me to get into rhythm,” stated the ATP No.13.
It is going to be the fifth battle on court docket between the 2, who will face one another on Thursday on the gard-courts of Melbourne Park. After his first success at Indian Wells 2022, the Dane has received all the opposite earlier matches: as soon as by retirement, the latest two events preventing for 3 units.
“I can’t wait for the duel against Berrettini. I know it will be a balanced match, which will be decided by the details. I’m ready,” he careworn, answering the particular query concerning the subsequent opponent he must face.
Each have the ambition to attain an ideal lead to Australia and, definitely, they’ll give all the things to proceed their journey in the primary draw.
Berrettini, speaking about Rune within the interview following his victory over Cameron Norrie, analyzed: “I’m ready, we’ve never faced each other in a Slam but he’s a great player and it will be very tough. I remember that last year, in the two encounters we had, I won the first set and I played well, but he was a little better than me.”
