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Holger At the Madrid Open, Rune loses unexpectedly to Tallon Griekspoor, prolonging Dane’s wait for his first title of 2024.
Holger Rune of Denmark suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the Madrid Open, losing in a closely contested match to Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands. Griekspoor, ranked 25th in the world, defeated Rune, who has been having trouble finding his form, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
Rune, who was formerly ranked among the top 10 in men’s tennis, has had a difficult season. His disappointment is further highlighted by his failure to overcome Griekspoor. Even though Rune has shown signs of promise, he has not yet won a singles championship in 2024.
Griekspoor will continue his campaign in the Madrid Open on Tuesday, April 30, when the round of 16. Rune will have to start over in order to hone his skills and have a greater influence in upcoming competitions.
Rune additionally conveyed his unhappiness in a different report, highlighting the necessity of “getting back on track” after the loss. He must be frustrated after losing against Griekspoor, and he plans to improve in the next events.
He commented:
“It is of course frustrating when I can’t find my game at all. I can’t lie about that. It is very clear that I have not played optimally, so I have to get back on track. Congratulations to Tallon – he played a good game and was better at the important moments. I played well below my level and I need to step up.
I am going back to Denmark and celebrate (his birthday) with the family. The plan was of course to be here (in Madrid) but that’s how it is. I have to go back and have a good time with the family.” He commented.
“Then hopefully I can play better tennis when I turn 21.”
Holger Rune in 2024
Now ranked no.12, Holger played his last match on the 28th of April when he lost to world no.25 Tallon Griekspoor 6-4 4-6 6-3 in the 3rd round in Madrid (draw).
At present, during this year Holger achieved an overall 18-10 record. Holger Rune’s most significant accomplishment of the year was reaching the final in Brisbane.
Rune has scheduled to compete next in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 8th of May.