Holger Rune is relishing a tussle with Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Australian Open. (Full Coverage | More Tennis News)
Rune required five sets to win his first-round match against Zhizhen Zhang on Tuesday, but eventually prevailed 4-6 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-4
Holger Rune is relishing a tussle with Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Australian Open. (Full Coverage | More Tennis News)
Rune required five sets to win his first-round match against Zhizhen Zhang on Tuesday, but eventually prevailed 4-6 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-4.
The victory brought up Rune's fifth career five-set win at grand slam events 바카라“ only Kenneth Carlsen (six) has recorded more among Danish players in the Open Era.
Next up for the world number 13 is Italian Berrettini, who with the backing of a partisan crowd at the Kia Oval, overcame Cameron Norrie 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-1 6-3.
"[It's a] very exciting match," said Rune.
"We played twice last year. Two, three-set matches. Luckily I got to win those two. But it's going to be tough.
"Matteo is a very very talented player. He's shown it for many years.
"Coming back from injuries and keeps raising his level. I'm looking forward to it."