Jannik Sinner discusses the demanding match against Holger Rune, which saw him not converting two match points in the second set. Sinner expresses that the encounter was more physically taxing and featured an increased number of rallies than anticipated, leading to enhanced feelings.
He acknowledges Rune’s attempts to engage the crowd and umpire during the match but he maintained his focus and learning from the experience. Sinner is content with his performance and is eager for his upcoming match against Stefanos Tsitsipas, who is also displaying strong form.
Holger Rune in 2024
Currently ranked no.7, Holger played his last match on the 12th of April when he was defeated by world no.2 Jannik Sinner 6-4 6-7(6) 6-3 in the quarter in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).
At present, during this year Holger has a compiled 15-8 match record. Holger Rune’s best accomplishment of the current year was reaching the final in Brisbane.
Sinner in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently the world no.2 (career-high), the Italian owns a 25-1 match record in 2024. The Italian is now having a run in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters where he beat the world no.27 Sebastian Korda 6-1 6-2, the world no.25 Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4 6-2 and the world no.7 Holger Rune 6-4 6-76 6-3.
Jannik Sinner will come up against the world no.12 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinal on Saturday at 1:30 pm on COURT RAINIER III. The head to head is 5-3 for Tsitsipas.
Jannik has won 3 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam and Miami.
Jannik won 14 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 7 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Holger Rune and Jannik Sinner squared off 4 times. Their actual head to head record is 2-2.