Rune Ousts Defending Champion Ruud and Reaches Semifinals in Barcelona

le 18/04/2025 à 13h50

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Holger Rune defeated the defending champion, Casper Ruud, with a score of 6-4, 6-2, securing his spot in the semifinals in Barcelona.

The Norwegian, who appeared completely off his game, committed 29 unforced errors, exiting the tournament in the round of 16 in Catalonia. A clay-court specialist, the 26-year-old player drops to 15th in the world rankings, struggling through a tough first half of the season despite reaching the final in Dallas.

Meanwhile, Rune comes off a withdrawal in Monte-Carlo (due to food poisoning) and a first-round exit in Miami against Opelka.

He will face Khachanov for a place in the final.

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Rune H • 6

Ruud C • 2

15e, 2590 points

12e, 2835 points

Khachanov K

Rune H • 6

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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