Alex de Minaur and Tommy Paul will meet in the 2023 Mexican Open, but neither earned their place the easy way after dramatic semi-final victories.
For the Australian De Minaur, it took nearly three hours to overcome Danish world No. 9 Holger Rune 3-6 7-5 6-2. Ad While the teenager dominated in the early stages, sweeping through the first set, his opponent showed tenacity by gradually clawing his way back into the match.
Australian Open'How has he not been thrown out?!' — Djokovic rises above hecklers during victory23/01/2023 AT 13:22 A physical battle that lasted into the early hours of Saturday morning local time in Acapulco, it was a match that sapped the energy of the young Rune who suffered from cramps throughout the decisive third set.
After the seesawing match, De Minaur appeared confident. He said: «It feels great. It feels like I deserved it. I hung in there, I stayed tough.