Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune are leading the draw in Halle where they are among the top favorites. Carlitos will face a qualifier in his opening match, while Holger will be opposed to Maxime Cressy, who will be a tough opponent given his serve and volley style.

This is the full draw.

Carlos Alcaraz in 2023

Currently the world no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 9^th of June when he capitulated to world no.1 Novak Djokovic 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 in the semifinal of the French Open (draw).

This season the Spaniard has managed to achieve a compiled 35-4 match record. The Spaniard clinched 4 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona and Madrid. Carlos was the runner-up in Rio de Janeiro.

Holger Rune in 2023

Currently the world no.

6 (career-high), Holger played his last match on the 7^th of June when he was overcome by world no.4 Casper Ruud 6-1 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the quarter of the French Open (draw).

This season Holger has managed to achieve a compiled 30-11 win-loss record. This year, Holger conquered 1 title in Munich. Rune reached the final in Monte-Carlo and Rome.

He is also scheduled to play in Wimbledon (Wimbledon). The main draw will start on the 3rd of July.

Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune played each other just twice. Their head to head is 1-1. Before, 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.

Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune

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