Holger Rune and Nick Kyrgios to meet at exhibition event in Denmark
ATP
Nick Kyrgios and Holger Rune are set to meet in an exhibition match in Denmark. The match should be played in May 2023.
Kyrgios is, without a doubt, one of the best entertainers on the tennis court in the sport's history. The Australian signed up for various exhibition events during this off-season, but he will play at least one also during the next season.
After his success in 2022, Kyrgios has been in high demand. He played an exhibition match in Mexico, and he also signed up for the World Tennis League and the Diriyah Tennis Cup during the off-season.
Rune, on the other hand, enjoyed his breakthrough in 2022. He defeated the 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic and won his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Paris Masters.
Moreover, he broke into the Top 10 of the ATP Rankings after his triumph, and if Danish fans were hungry to see the young Dane in their country before, now they must be starving.
And that's exactly what organizers of the Champions Battle 2023 made possible as Rune will take on Kyrgios on May 24th, 2023, in Copenhagen. The organizers announced the event on social media.
"Finally, we can share what we have been working on! Holger Rune and Nick Kyrgios playing each other for the first time ever at Champions Battle 2023 in Royal Arena on the 24th of May 2023."
"Holger Rune has had a phenomenal 2022 season, his international breakthrough. He ended up winning three ATP tournaments: BMW Open, Stockholm Open, and Rolex Paris Masters. Latest beating legend Novak Djokovic."
"Now all Danish tennis fans have the opportunity to see the Danish tennis star playing on home soil. Holger Rune will be playing against the seven-time ATP singles winner, Australian Nick Kyrgios, who has made it to the finals in 11 tournaments, including this year’s Wimbledon."
