Struggling Holger Rune saves four match points to win second straight Munich title
Holger Rune shrugged off a shoulder injury and saved four match points in a dramatic third set fightback to defeat Botic van de Zandschulp and claim a second straight ATP Munich title on Sunday.
Berlin: Holger Rune shrugged off a shoulder injury and saved four match points in a dramatic third set fightback to defeat Botic van de Zandschulp and claim a second straight ATP Munich title on Sunday.
Rune prevailed 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7/3) in a rematch of last year's decider in Munich which he won when Van de Zandschulp retired with chest pains when leading in the opening set.
"I was feeling really exhausted but I was fighting until the end and I tried everything I could to come back into the match," Rune, 19, said.
"I think for the crowd it was the perfect final. We really pushed each other to the limit and I am super happy I defended the title today."
More from Tennis NewsTop seeded Rune took the first set comfortably but was blown away in the second.
World number seven Rune then began to struggle with a right shoulder problem and needed a medical time-out at 3-1 down in the decider before Van de Zandschulp raced to a 5-2, 40/15 lead.
However, Rune fought back, saving two match points to make it 5-3, then two more to force the tie-break despite twisting his ankle.
He then went on to dominate the tie-break to claim his fourth tour-level title.
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