Denmark's Holger Rune, 20, beats Djokovic again to reach Italian Open semis
Novak Djokovic sees a bit of himself in Holger Rune.
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Novak Djokovic still likes his 'chances against anybody' at French Open despite Holger Rune loss
Novak Djokovic says he still likes his “chances against anybody at a Grand Slam” after his French Open preparations took a hit with defeat to Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarter-finals. Defending champion Djokovic didn't produce his best tennis as he was beaten in three sets by world No. 7 Rune.
Novak Djokovic Knocked Out Of Italian Open By 20-year-old Holger Rune
World number seven Holger Rune beat a frustrated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 on Wednesday, sending the top seed spinning out in a dramatic rain-interrupted quarter-final at the Italian Open. Six-time champion Djokovic was carrying an unspecified injury into the match as he lost for a second time to the rising 20-year-old Dane. Rune defeated the Serb to win the Masters 1000 at Paris Bercy last November. The latest contest between the pair was marred by spats with the chair umpire by both players - Djokovic on a time warning and Rune over a second-set line call.
Novak Djokovic beaten by Holger Rune in Italian Open quarter-finals
Holger Rune upset world number one Novak Djokovic to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open.
Rune repeats Djokovic upset to storm into Rome semi-finals
ROME :Holger Rune sent an off-colour Novak Djokovic tumbling out of the Italian Open on Wednesday as the young Dane prevailed 6-2 4-6 6-2 in an epic battle against the defending champion to secure his place in the semi-finals.
Djokovic knocked out of Italian Open by 20-year-old Rune
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic was sent spinning out of the Italian Open on Thursday, losing his quarter-final 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 to 20-year-old Holger Rune in Rome on Wednesday.
Holger Rune shocks Novak Djokovic in eventful clash to reach Italian Open semi-finals in Rome
Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Italian Open after losing a rain-interrupted and occasionally heated match against Holger Rune. Defending champion Djokovic was outplayed by Rune, who recorded his second successive win over the world No. 1 after also beating him in the Paris Masters final in November.
Holger Rune beats Novak Djokovic to reach Italian Open semis - ESPN
ROME — Holger Rune recorded his second victory over Novak Djokovic in little more than six months, beating the 22-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 Wednesday to reach the Italian Open semifinals.