Holger Rune delivered a standout performance at the 2025 Indian Wells tournament, showcasing not only his skill but also his flair for the dramatic. Facing Stefanos Tsitsipas in the fourth round, Rune secured a straight-sets victory, 6-4, 6-4, to advance to the quarterfinals. The match was a testament to Rune’s mental fortitude and tactical precision, but one moment in particular stole the spotlight—a breathtaking tweener lob that turned the tide in a critical moment.
The pivotal shot came in the second set when Rune was up 4-3 but faced break points against the in-form Tsitsipas. As the Greek player executed a near-perfect lob, Rune sprinted back to the baseline and, with no time to reposition, opted for a between-the-legs shot. The tweener not only landed in but also left Tsitsipas scrambling, ultimately allowing Rune to hold serve. This moment of brilliance was hailed as the “shot of the tournament” and a contender for the shot of the year.
Rune later reflected on the tweener with a mix of humor and pride. While he admitted that he had hoped it would look as effortless as one of Roger Federer’s iconic tweeners, he was nonetheless thrilled with the outcome. Beyond the theatrics, Rune emphasized the importance of staying composed and committed to his game plan, particularly against a player of Tsitsipas’ caliber. The victory marked Rune’s fourth consecutive win over the Greek star, solidifying his dominance in their head-to-head encounters.
This match not only highlighted Rune’s technical abilities but also his growing maturity on the court. His ability to execute under pressure and maintain focus against a top-tier opponent speaks volumes about his potential to climb even higher in the tennis world. As Rune continues his journey at Indian Wells, his performance against Tsitsipas will undoubtedly be remembered as a defining moment in his career.
Holger Rune hits the SHOT OF THE TOURNAMENT against Tsitsipas at Indian wells.
Tweener lob perfection.
Nothing more to say… it doesn’t get much better than that.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 11, 2025
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2025
Now the world no.9, the Greek played his last match on the 11th of March when he was defeated by world no.13 Holger Rune 6-4 6-4 in the 4th round in Indian Wells (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Greek has managed to achieve a 10-5 match record. The Greek clinched 1 title in Dubai.
He is also scheduled to play in Miami (Miami Open) on the 17th of March and Miami (Miami Open) on the 19th of March.
Rune in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2025
WWWLWLLWWL Now the world no.13, the Dane owns a composed 9-6 record in 2025. Holger is now playing in Indian Wells where he defeated Unknown Player bye, the world no.79 Corentin Moutet 6-2 6-4, the world no.19 Ugo Humbert 5-7 6-4 7-5 and the world no.9 Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-4.
Holger Rune will face the world no.43 Tallon Griekspoor in the quarter. The head to head is 2-0 for Griekspoor.
The Dane won 4 titles in his career: 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Rune has scheduled to compete next in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (Monte–Carlo). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of January.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Holger Rune faced off 4 times. The head to head is 4-0 for Rune.
