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French Open 2025: Ben Shelton reaches the third round when his opponent withdraws with injury

American Ben Shelton has reached the third round at the French Open for the second year in a row — and this time didn’t even need to swing his racket

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Wins four-setter at French Open Rune won 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 over Roberto Bautista Agut in the first round of the French Open on Monday.

Impact Rune avoided what would have been a rough first round loss as he rallied back to defeat the No. 49-ranked Spaniard in four sets after three hours and 15 minutes on court. The 22-year-old from Denmark has made the second week in Paris in each of his three previous appearances at the event. Rune will play No. 137-ranked wildcard Emilio Nava in the second round.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Laver Cup teams 2025: Holger Rune, Joao Fonseca added to star-studded rosters for tennis tournament | Sporting News Canada The young phenoms will get their first Laver Cup experience this year.

MAY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Suffers defeat in Rome R3 Rune lost to Corentin Moutet in the round of 32 of the Rome Open with a score of 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 on Sunday.

Impact Rune committed 62 unforced errors in the match, 20 more than his opponent. He committed four double faults as well. It was the fourth occasion in the last five competitions where Rune failed to cement a spot in the quarterfinals of the competition.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Advances in Rome Rune defeated Francisco Comesana in the round of 64 of the Rome Open with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Friday.

Impact Rune registered 44 winners in the match, 12 more than his opponent. He converted three break points as well. Next up for Rune will be France's Corentin Moutet.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Alcaraz back from injury hoping to renew rivalry with Sinner at Italian Open

Carlos Alcaraz says he has recovered from the muscle injuries that forced him to withdraw from the Madrid Open and is “100% ready” for the Italian Open where he hopes to renew his...

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Sinner 'not naming names' for messages he did and didn't receive during doping ban

Jannik Sinner was just as surprised by which fellow players sent him messages of support at the start of his three-month doping ban as those who sent nothing

MAY 8 • Associated Press

No. 9 seed in Rome Rune (knee) has a bye in the first round of Rome.

Impact Rune appears ready to go after he retired in his Madrid opener due to a knee injury. The No. 9 seed will face Francisco Comesana or Daniel Altmaier in the second round.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Retires in Madrid opener Rune (knee) retired down 6-2, 0-0 against Flavio Cobolli in the second round of Madrid on Friday.

Impact Coming off a big title run in Barcelona, Rune was unable to complete one match at this event due to a right knee injury. It's the third mid-match retirement of the season for the 21-year-old from Denmark.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Alcaraz blames 'demanding sport' for Madrid withdrawal but should be fit for French Open

Home-crowd favorite Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open because of muscle injuries

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Alcaraz waiting on results from medical tests to see if he will play in Madrid

Carlos Alcaraz says he is feeling fine but will wait on results from medical tests to decide whether he will play at the Madrid Open

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Deadspin | ATP roundup: Holger Rune upsets Carlos Alcaraz in Barcelona Deadspin | ATP roundup: Holger Rune upsets Carlos Alcaraz in Barcelona

APRIL 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Carlos Alcaraz's Winning Streak on Clay Comes to Stunning End at Barcelona Open Holger Rune won his first title in nearly two years on Sunday by taking down Alcaraz.

APRIL 20 • SACBEE.COM

Rune upsets Alcaraz in straight sets to win Barcelona Open

Holger Rune has upset home-crowd favorite Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Barcelona Open for his first title since 2023

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Fans Left Concerned About Carlos Alcaraz After His Loss To Holger Rune The major concern right now for Carlos Alcaraz’s fans, is his mid-match medical timeout.

APRIL 20 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Wins fifth title in Barcelona Rune won 7-6 (6), 6-2 over Carlos Alcaraz in the final of Barcelona on Sunday.

Impact Rune navigated a tight opening set and then cruised through set two as he upset the No. 2-ranked Spaniard in straight sets across one hour and 40 minutes to claim the fifth title of his career. With the big win, the 21-year-old from Denmark has reintroduced himself as a young contender in the men's game as he's set to rise to No. 9 in the world. Rune reached his previous career-high ranking of No. 4 in the world in 2023.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Zverev downs Ben Shelton to win third Munich title

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev has beaten second-seeded American Ben Shelton 6-2, 6-4 to win his third Munich title

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Deadspin | ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune to clash in Barcelona final Deadspin | ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune to clash in Barcelona final

APRIL 19 • DEADSPIN.COM

ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune to clash in Barcelona final Top seed Carlos Alcaraz moved a step closer to winning his home-nation tournament for a third time, topping Arthur Fils of France 6-2, 6-4 t...

APRIL 19 • SACBEE.COM

Alcaraz to face Rune in Barcelona Open final

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz will play Holger Rune for the Barcelona Open title after straight-set semifinals

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Reaches second final of year Rune won 6-3, 6-2 over Karen Khachanov in the semifinals of Barcelona on Saturday.

Impact Rune cruised into his second final of the season and the 11th overall in his career as he dispatched the No. 27-ranked Russian in two sets across one hour and seven minutes. The 21-year-old from Denmark holds a 4-6 record in finals in his career, with his last title coming in 2023. Rune will face either No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz (1-2 H2H) or No. 7 seed Arthur Fils (1-2 H2H) in the final.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Alcaraz rolls into Barcelona semifinals but titleholder Ruud knocked out by Rune

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz has earned his season-best eighth straight win after beating Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-3 in the Barcelona Open quarterfinals

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Reaches SF in Barcelona Rune defeated Casper Ruud in the quarterfinal of the Barcelona Open with a score of 6-4, 6-2 on Friday.

Impact Rune converted four break points in the match, three more than his opponent. He won 65 percent service points as well. Next up for Rune will be Karen Khachanov.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | ATP roundup: Holger Rune rallies, reaches Barcelona quarters Deadspin | ATP roundup: Holger Rune rallies, reaches Barcelona quarters

APRIL 17 • DEADSPIN.COM

ATP roundup: Holger Rune rallies, reaches Barcelona quarters No.6 seed Holger Rune of Denmark rebounded to put away unseeded Argentine Sebastian Baez 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfina...

APRIL 16 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

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