French Open: Holger Rune into fourth round with straight-sets victory over Genaro Alberto Olivieri

03.06.2023 - 15:47 eurosport.com

Holger Rune stormed into the fourth round of the French Open on Saturday thanks to a 6-4 6-1 6-3 straight-sets victory over Genaro Alberto Olivieri Rune had the 2023 BMW Open to his name in the build-up to the tournament and impressed at the Rome Masters, where he beat Casper Ruud in the semi-finals.

Ad The world No. 6 is one of the pre-tournament favourites after the absence of Rafael Nadal — who has undergone hip surgery in an attempt to return to fitness — and reached the third round after a win over Christopher Eubanks in the first round, and then being given a walkover due to Gael Monfils’ injury trouble.

Roland-Garros'An amazing tournament' — Henman praises underdog Olivieri following Rune defeatAN HOUR AGO That gave him three days off, while his Argentine rival had come through qualifying and went to five sets in both his last two matches.

Rune was able to edge his opponent in the first set to go 6-4 ahead and keep him on course for a straightforward tournament so far.

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