“Danish tennis player Holger Rune commented on his victory in the finals”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
The 21-year-old Dancer demonstrated peace and cold throughout the match. Alaras, a favorite of the local public, sought to win the third title in this tournament. For Rune, this victory was the first above the player from the top 5 since May 2023 (Rome). Before this finals, he lost 13 matches in a row against rivals of this level.
“It was a fantastic match. In the beginning, I was a little nervous because Carlos played incredibly powerful. I had to breathe deeply and find my rhythm. After he made a break, I went into the game and began to show my tennis. The first set was a real battle.
This set was extremely important. I know how it is to lose such networks. It was very important to win him and capture the initiative. I’m proud of myself. ”
Playing against the double champion of Alaras tournament on his native land, Rune maintained tension in the first set, despite the lost chance. After he played the broth and leveled the account 3: 3, he had the opportunity to take the set at the account of 5: 4, and then two more attempts on the Tai Breika. In the end, from the fifth attempt, Rune succeeded with a powerful blow to Frewhand, after which Alaras was mistaken.
In the second set, the initiative was initially taken by Alaras, but did not implement two breakpoin on the fingering of Rune at the account of 1: 0. Soon the Spaniard took a medical time out because of problems with the right thigh. After the game is restored, the tired Carlytos made two consecutive mistakes from Frhend, giving the opponent a decisive break.
Rune remained focused and confidently brought the match to victory. At his first championship, he issued a title after another mistake of Alaras.
Commenting on his game, Rune confessed that he had been inspired by Novak Djokovich’s victory over Carlos at last year’s Olympiad, which took place on the courts of Rolan Garros.
“When I lost my feed in the first set, I thought,” Wow, how to beat it at all? ”
Then he told himself: you should not try to hit every blow along the line. What did the novak do when he won him? I scrolled in my head that Olympic finale – it was a stunning match.
I thought: I would try to play in this style, to force Carlos once to turn the ball. I am very pleased. ”
On April 21, Rune returned to the top 10 world ranking and took the ninth position.