Holger Rune beats Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 at Italian Open
The 20-year-old Rune is solid in nearly every area: A great mover and super fit physically, he’s strong off both his forehand and backhand, has good hands and is an aggressive returner.
Djokovic said the consistently damp conditions at the Foro Italico this week were challenging for him. Unlike the win in Paris, which was a breakthrough moment for Rune, this one felt like a confirmation for the Danish player.The 35-year-old Djokovic didn’t appear at his best physically early on and called for a trainer after holding for a 2-1 lead in the second set. It wasn’t immediately clear what the issue was.
Rune, meanwhile, is boosting his credentials as a Grand Slam title contender after a solid season on clay that included a runner-up finish in the Monte Carlo Masters, a title in Munich, and now a semi-final spot in his first main draw appearance in Rome. Rune also called for a trainer late in the second set to have his right leg treated. The match was then suspended because of rain with Rune serving to stay in the set at 4-5, 0-30.
It was 2-2 in the third when the top-ranked Swiatek stopped after more than two hours of play. She had won the first set 6-2 then Rybakina won the second set 7-6 .
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