Holger Rune and Ben Shelton are among the most exciting young players on the ATP Tour. Holger and Ben shared the practice court in Indian Wells before starting their campaign in the prestigious ATP 1000 tournament. Here is a video of their practice session under the watchful eye of coach Mouratoglou.
Second practice with my double partner @BenShelton today at @BNPPARIBASOPEN 🌴 pic.twitter.com/lkcqOnUk7i
— Holger Rune (@holgerrune2003) March 7, 2023
Holger Rune in 2023
Ranked no.8 (career-high), the Dane played his last match on the 3rd of March when he was defeated by world no.18 Alex De Minaur 3-6 7-5 6-2 in the semifinal in Acapulco (draw).
During this season the Dane has achieved a composed 11-5 match record. Holger Rune’s most significant result of the year was reaching the semifinal in Montpellier and Acapulco.
He is also scheduled to play in Miami (Miami Open). The main draw will start on the 22nd of March.
Ben Shelton in 2023
At the moment ranked no.41 (career-high), the American played his last match on the 27th of February when he was overcome by world no.8 Holger Rune 6-7(7) 6-4 6-2 in the 1st round in Acapulco (draw).
This year Shelton has an overall 5-5 win-loss record.
He is also scheduled to play in Miami (Miami Open). The main draw will start on the 22nd of March.
Holger Rune and Ben Shelton fought against each other only on 1 occasion. Their actual head to head record is 1-0 for Rune. When they played, Holger Rune won 6-7(7) 6-4 6-2 in the 1st round in Acapulco (Abierto Mexicano Telcel) on the 27th of February 2023.
Here are the highlights.