Published 1 year ago

Holger Rune shows clay class in win over Dominic Thiem in Monte Carlo to suggest changing of guard

Summary by Ground News

The first Masters 1000 tournament of the European clay swing is well under way in Monte Carlo. Novak Djokovic is leading a field of the ATP's leading names. Rafael Nadal is absent through injury and many are tipping Carlos Alcaraz as the one to dominate on the red dirt. Dominic Thiem has not won a title since his US Open success three years ago.

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Le Figaro

Monte-Carlo: Rune intraitable avec Thiem

Holger Rune s'est défait du revenant Dominic Thiem ce mercredi à Monte-Carlo (6-2, 6-4) et affrontera soit Berrettini, soit Cerundolo en huitièmes jeudi.

1 year ago·Paris, France

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Eurosport

Holger Rune shows clay class in win over Dominic Thiem in Monte Carlo to suggest changing of guard

"Rafael Nadal remains the King of Clay even though he is not playing at the Monte Carlo Masters, but who are the young guns aiming to rule on the red dirt? Holger Rune and Jannik Sinner both looked impressive in victory in Monte Carlo on Wednesday while Casper Ruud looks to be hitting form after a difficult start to the season. Rune saw off Dominic Thiem in straight sets."

1 year ago

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Tennis 365

Holger Rune passes Thiem test with flying colours in Monte Carlo

World No 9 Holger Rune made it through a tough test of his credentials on clay as he defeated Dominic Thiem in his opening match at the Monte Carlo Masters. The win allows Rune to break his duck on clay this season in his first match on the surface in 2023. Rune has to feel that he could be on course for a second career title on clay after his championship run in Munich last season. He looked imperious during his 6-2, 6-4 victory over the Austri…

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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ATP Tour

Holger Rune Defeats Dominic Thiem To Win Monte-Carlo Opener

After a strong clay campaign last season that saw him win his first ATP Tour title in Munich and reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final at Roland Garros, Holger Rune is up and running on the terre battue in 2023. The Dane picked up where he left off on the surface with a 6-2, 6-4 win against Dominic Thiem on Wednesday night at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. "It's my first match back on clay so there were a few adjustments to make. But I'm all …

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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tennis-infinity.com

Rune Rallies To Win Over Thiem In Monte Carlo

Holger Rune advanced to the third round of the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters after beating Dominic Thiem.The 19-year-old Danish prodigy has been making waves on the ATP Tour, and now he showed also his clay court qualities. After a remarkable clay campaign in the previous season, which included his first...

1 year ago

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