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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.

Tennis - Mexican Open - Arena GNP Seguros, Acapulco, Mexico - February 26, 2025 Denmark's Holger Rune in action during his Round of 16 match against Brandon Nakashima of the U.S. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo
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Britain's Jack Draper (R) shakes hands with Spain's Carlos Alcaraz after winning their semi-final at Indian Wells

Overview

  • 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.