Rune Uses Rest To His Advantage As He Bests Medvedev In Monte Carlo

Holger Rune defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to reach the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters semifinals.

Rune, who benefited from a less strenuous tournament schedule due to Matteo Berrettini's withdrawal, showcased his composure and maturity in the quarterfinals. With Medvedev having less time to recuperate after his late-night third-round match against Alexander Zverev, Rune was able to capitalize on his opponent's fatigue.

The first set saw both players holding their serves with relative ease, aside from a crucial moment in the fourth game. Rune seized the opportunity to break Medvedev's serve, using the momentum to take the set 6-3.

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The second set started with Medvedev facing a break again, yet he managed to claw his way back into the game. However, Rune's resilience shone through as he continued to trouble the Russian on return and broke Medvedev's serve once more, securing a comfortable 6-4 set victory and ultimately winning the match.

This impressive win over the world number five marks another significant win over an experienced and high-ranked opponent in the Dane's career and further cements his status as a rising star in the world of tennis. As he moves on to the Monte-Carlo Masters semifinals, he will await one of the Italians as Jannik Sinner is set to take on Lorenzo Musetti, who stunned Novak Djokovic yesterday.

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