Holger Rune Defeats Daniil Medvedev to Reach Indian Wells Final
The 21-year-old Dane ends a seven-match semi-final losing streak and awaits the winner of Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jack Draper.
- Holger Rune, seeded 12th, beat fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-4 to secure a spot in the Indian Wells ATP Masters final.
- Rune's victory marks the end of a seven-match losing streak in ATP semi-finals, showcasing his resilience and tactical discipline.
- He broke Medvedev's serve at critical moments, including a decisive break at love in the second set, and sealed the match with a forehand winner.
- Rune will face either two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz or Britain's Jack Draper in Sunday's final.
- This is Rune's first tour-level final since January 2024 and a significant achievement since his breakout win at the 2022 Paris Masters.