Monte Carlo finalist Rune on the rise in ATP rankings
Holger Rune rose to his highest ever ATP ranking of seven on Monday, giving the Dane some consolation for losing in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters to Russia's Andrey Rublev.
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Emotional Andrey Rublev takes next step in Monte Carlo as Holger Rune shines under Patrick Mouratoglou's gaze
Holger Rune’s bid to revel in the NextGen spotlight briefly vacated by fellow teen Carlos Alcaraz came up just short as Andrey Rublev finally made his mark at Masters 1000 level by winning the 2023 Monte Carlo title. Rune, 19, was tipped to prevail in Sunday’s showpiece in the principality but could not capture his second Masters 1000 title to add to the one he won in Paris in November. Ad For Rublev it brought to an end to a long journey to triumph at a tournament at this level and he was almost in tears after sealing an emotional victory.
Rublev rallies to beat Rune in Monte Carlo Masters final
MONACO: Andrey Rublev rallied from 4-1 down in the final set to beat Holger Rune 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 in the Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday for the first Masters title of his career.
Monte Carlo Masters: Andrey Rublev wins maiden ATP 1000 title after thrilling comeback against Holger Rune
Andrey Rublev completed a thrilling comeback to win his maiden ATP 1000 title with a 5-7 6-2 7-5 victory over Holger Rune at the Monte Carlo Masters. Rublev was a set down and looked set for the runner-up spot at 3-0 and 4-1 behind in the final set, but roared back in style. Ad The turning point came when Rublev saved a break point in the sixth game of the last set, before winning six of the last seven games.
Rublev rallies past Rune for first Masters title in Monte Carlo
Russia's Andrey Rublev dug deep to hold off Danish teenager Holger Rune and lift his first Masters 1000 trophy in Monte Carlo on Sunday.
Rublev stays mentally strong, rallies to beat Rune for 1st Monte Carlo Masters title
Andrey Rublev rallied from 4-1 down in the final set to beat Holger Rune 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 in the Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday for the first Masters title of his career.
Rublev gets long-awaited reward with Monte Carlo title
Andrey Rublev made the most of Holger Rune's nerves to win a see-saw Monte Carlo final 5-7 6-2 7-5 on Sunday, as the Russian's talent was finally rewarded with a Masters title.
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’.