Holger Rune’s impressive run at the Rolex Paris Masters continued as he defeated Alex de Minaur in a thrilling three-set quarterfinal match. The 2022 champion and No. 13 seed is now just one step away from reaching the final and keeping his hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals alive.
Rune’s victory was hard-fought, as he had to rally from a set down to defeat the No. 9 seed. The Dane broke De Minaur’s serve in the first set and held on to win 6-4. However, De Minaur fought back in the second set, breaking Rune’s serve twice to level the match.
The third set was a tense affair, with both players holding serve until the 11th game. Rune finally broke De Minaur’s serve and then served out the match to win 7-5.
Rune’s victory was a major upset, as De Minaur had won their last two meetings. However, Rune has been in impressive form in Paris, and he is now one of the favorites to win the tournament.
In the semifinals, Rune will face No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev. Zverev is a two-time champion in Paris, and he will be a tough opponent for Rune. However, Rune has already shown that he is capable of beating the best players in the world, and he will be confident of his chances of reaching the final.
