Wimbledon: Holger Rune outlasts Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in five-set roller coaster | Tennis News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Holger Rune, the sixth seed, triumphed over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a marathon match at Wimbledon.
The match, which lasted nearly four hours on Court Three, ended with Rune securing a hard-fought victory of 6-3, 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(10-8), propelling him to the fourth round of the tournament for the first time in his career.
Throughout the match, both players displayed exceptional skill and determination, making it impossible to discern a clear frontrunner. Ultimately, it was in the final-set tiebreak that the more seasoned Davidovich Fokina succumbed to the pressure.
When the tiebreak reached a crucial point at 8-8, Davidovich Fokina attempted an underhand serve, providing Rune with an opportunity he eagerly seized. Rune capitalized on the situation, delivering a powerful winner that left the Spaniard helpless, and subsequently setting up match point.
In a roller coaster of emotions, Rune emerged as the victor when Davidovich Fokina failed to clear the net on the final point. Exhausted yet filled with elation, Rune collapsed on the grass, lying flat on his back, relishing the applause from the crowd. This remarkable win marks a significant milestone in Rune’s career at Wimbledon.
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The match, which lasted nearly four hours on Court Three, ended with Rune securing a hard-fought victory of 6-3, 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(10-8), propelling him to the fourth round of the tournament for the first time in his career.
Throughout the match, both players displayed exceptional skill and determination, making it impossible to discern a clear frontrunner. Ultimately, it was in the final-set tiebreak that the more seasoned Davidovich Fokina succumbed to the pressure.
When the tiebreak reached a crucial point at 8-8, Davidovich Fokina attempted an underhand serve, providing Rune with an opportunity he eagerly seized. Rune capitalized on the situation, delivering a powerful winner that left the Spaniard helpless, and subsequently setting up match point.
In a roller coaster of emotions, Rune emerged as the victor when Davidovich Fokina failed to clear the net on the final point. Exhausted yet filled with elation, Rune collapsed on the grass, lying flat on his back, relishing the applause from the crowd. This remarkable win marks a significant milestone in Rune’s career at Wimbledon.
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