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Monte Carlo Masters 2023 Takeaways: Jannik Sinner v Holger Rune lives up to blockbuster potential, final prediction

Sinner v Rune lives up to blockbuster potential The ATP billed it as ‘see the future, today’ and there was more than a sprinkle of anticipation in the Monaco air, as well as the rain, as Holger Rune and Jannik Sinner prepared to face off for just the second time. Ad Much has been made of a burgeoning rivalry between Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, but you can expect Rune to gate-crash that party with whispers on the circuit suggesting that there is real potential for this young trio – 21, 19 and 19 years old respectively – to emerge as their very own ‘Big Three’.

Rublev to face Rune in Monte Carlo Masters final

Fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev reached the Monte Carlo Masters final for the second time after rallying to beat eighth-seeded American Taylor Fritz 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 in a rain-interrupted contest on Saturday in Monaco.

Holger Rune beats Jannik Sinner in dramatic match to reach Monte Carlo Masters final against Andrey Rublev

Holger Rune stormed into the final of the Monte Carlo Masters on Saturday evening with an impressive three-set victory over Jannik Sinner, 1-6 7-5 7-5. Recovering from a horror start, the Dane was rock solid in the next two, and pounced on the key opportunities against an opponent who won more points and more games overall. Ad The Dane became the first teenager since Rafael Nadal in 2006 to reach the final of the Principality's tournament.

Monte Carlo Masters 2023: Andrey Rublev fights back to beat Taylor Fritz in rain-delayed semi-final

Andrey Rublev came from a set down to battle past Taylor Fritz in a rain-delayed Monte Carlo Masters semi-final victory and take a step closer to his first ATP 1000 title. The fifth seed triumphed 5-7 6-1 6-3 in the first meeting on clay between the pair, but the match was suspended for almost two hours in the third set due to a downpour.

'Getting spicy' - Justine Henin hopes Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev can put spat behind them

Justine Henin is relishing the dispute between Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev, but hopes the pair can «talk together” to put their spat behind them. The pair played out a fierce last-16 match at the Monte Carlo Masters earlier in the week, and while Medevdev was the winner, he was accused of gamesmanship by his opponent. Ad The disagreement continued after Medvedev was knocked out by Holger Rune, and the argument threatens to rumble on into future match-ups.

Medvedev happy with run in Monte Carlo despite quarter-final exit

Daniil Medvedev's run at the Monte Carlo Masters came to an end in the quarter-finals on Friday but the world number five was happy with his performance at the event as he aims to improve his game on clay.

Monte Carlo Masters Takeaways - New name destined for title as shocks continue with Taylor Fritz, Holger Rune winning

We are down to the business end of the 2023 Monte Carlo Masters with some shock quarter-final results ensuring there will be a new name on the trophy on Sunday evening. Paul Hassall was at the Monte Carlo Country Club on Day 7 to take in the four matches on Court Rainier III and pick out some of the main takeaways from the action.

American Fritz stuns champion Tsitsipas at Monte Carlo Masters

American Taylor Fritz upset two-time defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-4 to reach the Monte Carlo Masters semifinals on Friday.

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Monte Carlo Masters 2023 Takeaways: Jannik Sinner v Holger Rune lives up to blockbuster potential, final prediction

Rublev to face Rune in Monte Carlo Masters final

Holger Rune beats Jannik Sinner in dramatic match to reach Monte Carlo Masters final against Andrey Rublev

Monte Carlo Masters 2023: Andrey Rublev fights back to beat Taylor Fritz in rain-delayed semi-final

'Getting spicy' - Justine Henin hopes Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev can put spat behind them

Medvedev happy with run in Monte Carlo despite quarter-final exit

Monte Carlo Masters Takeaways - New name destined for title as shocks continue with Taylor Fritz, Holger Rune winning

American Fritz stuns champion Tsitsipas at Monte Carlo Masters