On Monday in Paris, Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune claimed the most important scalp of his young career after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 4th round of the French Open. The 19-year-old will face Casper Ruud for a place in the semifinal.
After his fantastic win, Holger posted a very nice message for Stefanos Tsitsipas and his family, saying:
“@stefanostsitsipas98 you and your family have been my inspiration for many years and still is . Thank you 🙏🏽 Let the winning streak continue”
Rune at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2022
Currently the world no.40 (career-high), Holger has achieved a 27-13 record in 2022. Rune is participating at the French Open where he managed to beat Denis Shapovalov 6-3 6-1 7-64, Henri Laaksonen 6-2 6-3 6-3, Hugo Gaston 6-3 6-3 6-3 and Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5 3-6 6-3 6-4.
Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune will face the world no.8 Casper Ruud in the quarter. Their actual head to head record is 3-0 for Ruud.
The Dane has won 2 titles in 2022 in the Sanremo Challenger and in Munich.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2022
At the moment ranked no.4, Stefanos played his last match on the 30th of May when he was overcome by world no.40 Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune 7-5 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the 4th round in French Open (draw).
At present, during this year the Greek has a composed 34-11 record. Stefanos clinched 1 title in Monte-Carlo. Tsitsipas was the finalist in Rotterdam and in Rome.
Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune and Stefanos Tsitsipas clashed against each other only once. Their head to head is 1-0 for Rune. When they played, Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune won 7-5 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the 4th round in Paris (French Open) on the 30th of May 2022.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Ruud at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2022
Now the world no.8, Casper has managed to achieve a compiled 28-9 win-loss record in 2022. Casper is currently competing at the French Open where he defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-76 7-64 6-2 7-60, Emil Ruusuvuori 6-3 6-4 6-2, Lorenzo Sonego 6-2 6-73 1-6 6-4 6-3 and Hubert Hurkacz 6-2 6-3 3-6 6-3.
Casper Ruud will take on the world no.40 Holger Rune in the quarter. Their current head to head is 3-0 for Ruud.
The Norwegian has won 2 titles in 2022 in Buenos Aires and in Geneva. Casper reached the final in Miami (Miami Open).
Ruud won 8 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts and 7 on clay courts. (See the list of his titles)
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud |
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