Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune are probably the most interesting youngsters on the ATP tour. However, they have a completely different character. Tennis fans have criticized Holger Rune for acting inappropriately during his play against Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round of the French Open.
In the conclusion of an incredible five-setter, Rune won the match by scores of 7-6(7), 3-6, 6-4, 1-6, and 7-6. (10-7). However, during the game, Holger Rune controversially hit a ball after a double bounce that the chair umpire missed. After seeing the double bounce, Francisco Cerundolo stopped the rally and voiced his displeasure to the umpire. But despite of his complaint, he lost the point (and then a crucial game).
Tennis fans were deeply disappointed by the occurrence, and they vented their resentment on social media. One observer emphasized that Carlos Alcaraz would have gladly conceded the point and recognized the double bounce if he had been in Holger Rune’s place.
Alcaraz at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2023
LWWWWWWWWW Now the world no.1, the Spaniard has managed to achieve a compiled 34-3 win-loss record in 2023. Carlos is currently having a run at the French Open where he defeated the world no.159 Flavio Cobolli 6-0 6-2 7-5, the world no.112 Taro Daniel 6-1 3-6 6-1 6-2, the world no.32 Denis Shapovalov 6-1 6-4 6-2 and the world no.18 Lorenzo Musetti 6-3 6-2 6-2.
Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.5 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter on Tuesday at 8:15 pm on Court Philippe-CHATRIER. Their record is 4-0 for Alcaraz.
Alcaraz conquered 4 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona and Madrid. Alcaraz was the finalist in Rio de Janeiro (Rio Open).
The Spaniard won 10 titles in his career: 3 on hard courts and 7 on clay courts. (See the list of his titles)
Alcaraz has scheduled to play next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 3rd of July.
Rune at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2023
LWWLLWWLWW Currently ranked no.6 (career-high), the Dane has achieved an overall 30-10 win-loss record in 2023. Rune is now playing at the French Open where he beat the world no.74 Christopher Eubanks 6-4 3-6 7-62 6-2, the world no.394 Gael Monfils w/o, the world no.231 Genaro Alberto Olivieri 6-4 6-1 6-3 and the world no.23 Francisco Cerundolo 7-63 3-6 6-4 1-6 7-67.
Holger Rune will face the world no.4 Casper Ruud in the quarter. Their actual head to head record is 4-1 for Ruud.
Holger has won 1 title in 2023 in Munich. Rune was the runner-up in Monte-Carlo (Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters) and in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia).
Rune won 4 titles in his career: 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Rune is scheduled to compete next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 3rd of July.
Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune fought against each other just twice. Their current head to head is 1-1. Previously, the last time they played each other, Holger Rune won 6-3 6-6 ret. in the quarter in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) in November 2022.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
