Holger Rune Beats Etcheverry in Thrilling Stockholm Quarterfinal
Denmark's Holger Rune battles past Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the Stockholm Open quarterfinals, sets up semifinal showdown...
Holger Rune's serving was a highlight, with several aces and powerful deliveries that left his opponent scrambling...
Holger Rune battled past Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry in a thrilling quarter-final match at the Stockholm Open. The Dane struggled to break the Argentine's resistance, ultimately prevailing 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the semi-finals.
Rune, a three-time Stockholm Open champion, showed resilience despite suffering a hamstring issue during the third set. After receiving treatment, he wrapped his leg in a bandage and continued playing, determined to secure the win.
Holger Rune's movement appeared compromised at times, but the Dane still managed to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Despite his struggles, Rune showed flashes of brilliance, particularly in his service games during the first set.
Rune's serving was a highlight, with several aces and powerful deliveries that left his opponent scrambling. However, it was his opponent, Etcheverry, who ultimately gained the upper hand in the tiebreak. Etcheverry's composure and focus proved decisive, allowing him to claim the first set and frustrate Rune in the process.
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The tiebreak ultimately came down to who could capitalize on their opportunities, and Etcheverry seized the moment, showcasing his mental toughness and skill under pressure. Rune's frustration grew as the set slipped away, but he still managed to advance to the semi-finals.
The dynamic shifted in the second set as Rune's powerful baseline strokes gave him a 5-3 lead over Etcheverry. The Dane then broke the Argentine's serve to take the set 6-3, leveling the match and setting up a decisive third set.
INTO THE SEMIS in #BNPNordicOpen 🇸🇪🔥
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Holger Rune 🇩🇰 def Tomas Martin Etcheverry 🇦🇷 in three sets, 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, and reached the semis-finals for the second time in his carrer at Stockholm.
59 WINNERS / 29 UE !
What a PERF, vamos @holgerrune2003 🇩🇰🤍pic.twitter.com/E0qCvL5ugY
Rune stormed out of the blocks in the final set, holding his serve and then breaking Etcheverry with a series of powerful returns. The 22-year-old Dane continued his strong start, serving up two aces to take a 3-0 lead and putting pressure on his opponent to respond.
Rune's progress was briefly interrupted by thigh problems, which required treatment and resulted in a large bandage being applied midway through the match. Despite this setback, the Dane showed great resilience.
Etcheverry seized the opportunity to level the match at one set all, drawing level at 3-3 in the second set. However, Rune demonstrated his determination and fighting spirit, finding a solid rhythm that ultimately paid off.
In the end, Rune's resolve proved decisive, as he broke Etcheverry in the third set to seal a 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 win and advance to the semi-finals.
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