Rune gives Tsitsipas a whole lesson in the rain

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Holger Rune extinguished all hopes of a Stefanos Tsitsipas who had been improving with a flawless match for the Dane, where he managed to show his best version. The world number 13 gained confidence as the match progressed, excelling from the baseline and at the net, completely dominating the rhythms of the clash and controlling his opponent, sealing the victory with a score of 6-4 and 6-4 in 1 hour and 28 minutes. His next opponent in the quarterfinals of Indian Wells 2025 will be Tallon Griekspoor.

Not even a game spared in the Californian desert, as the Greek and the Dane had to retreat to the locker room under the rain, adding more excitement. Barely half an hour later, the two players were getting ready to step back on the court, this time under the sun's rays, although the clouds quickly covered the sky again. Tsitsipas tried to attack his opponent with his net approaches, but Stefanos displayed a somewhat erratic version compared to his previous matches, opening the door for a Holger who had been seeking his chance for a long time.

Patient from the baseline and capitalizing on those errors from the other side of the net, the Danish player seized the opportunity to take the lead on the scoreboard. Although it was far from easy, as Tsitsipas tried to strike back, Holger claimed the first set of the match, showcasing a high level in his service game.

Rune tightens the screws on a Tsitsipas who eventually surrenders

Equality prevailed again on the scoreboard, but the suffering shifted constantly from one side to the other. Finding reward by pressuring on that one-handed backhand, executing the necessary passing shots to break the serve of a hardly recognizable Stefanos compared to the spectacular level shown recently in the American tournament. Attentive to any attempt to disrupt the rhythm in the points, Rune left no room for the Greek to recover.

With a fierce roar, Holger shut the door on a Tsitsipas who could see the last chance slipping away in the match. The audience surrendered to a great spectacle with a lob under the Dane's legs, causing the Greek's expression to turn even more certain. Maintaining the distance, Rune completed his task with a cinematic ending, under the rain that reappeared to give it a nostalgic touch and confirm his presence in the quarterfinals.

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