Holger Rune had a tough time in China last year, and this year isn’t much better.
Rune’s 2024 season has been interesting, with solid wins but no standout moments. Last year was better for him as he reached a few finals.
The first half of last year was good for Rune, but the second half wasn’t great. This year, fans only saw him reach one final early on, and his performance at the ATP 250 event in Hangzhou didn’t improve things much .
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| dk Holger Rune | 21 | 2,540 | 22 - 12 |
Rune’s Struggles in China:
In his first match at the Hangzhou Open, Rune faced Yasutaka Uchiyama. Uchiyama is an experienced player who thrives in conditions that favor strong servers. Rune came to China after an early exit at the US Open and wasn’t playing well.
The first set was rough for Rune. He tried to play aggressively but missed many shots while Uchiyama served well. Despite breaking back after losing his serve, Rune lost the set 7-5 due to unforced errors—24 in just 12 games!
Fans might think it’s disappointing to see their favorite player struggle like this.
In the second set, Rune started strong with an early break and led 3-0. However, he lost focus at 3-1 and eventually lost his serve to make it 3-2. He rushed his shots and made more mistakes, leading to another break at 3-3.
Uchiyama took control from there, winning five games in a row to lead from down 0-3 to up 5-3. Rune couldn’t find any inspiration or capitalize on small chances; Uchiyama won the match with scores of 7-5 and 6-4.
Rune’s performance left fans wondering what went wrong again this year. What do you think?
