2025 ATP General News

[Jelenafan]

Little Holger broke back !

 

[Jelenafan]

So Little Holger has decided to “slow down” the tempo by taking pace off the ball, on serve at 5-4,

My goodness. Alcaraz saved a set point with a dropper!

 

[mrzz]

Good match and Rune playing slightly better. He had a chance to close out the set at that point 15-40 4x5, he had a short in the middle of the court, but he chose to play it safe...

Tie break it is.

 

[mrzz]

Rune closes the first. Nice set of tennis, only little thing is that both players sometimes would get a bit tight in the big moments, but I am being over perfectionist.

And, given that I opened that door myself, Rune's forehand mechanics may be effective, but is quite strange.

 

[Jelenafan]

Little Holger wins first set TB

 

[Jelenafan]

Rune closes the first. Nice set of tennis, only little thing is that both players sometimes would get a bit tight in the big moments, but I am being over perfectionist.

And, given that I opened that door myself, Rune's forehand mechanics may be effective, but is quite strange.

He can still hold the battle ax that way…

 

[Jelenafan]

Little Holger saves multiple breakpoints, 1 all 2nd set

 

[Moxie]

Great win for Holger! He played great today!

 

[don_fabio]

Been a while since Rune won a tournament. Great week for him and from what I've seen today, well deserved too.

 

[El Dude]

Could it be that we're finally seeing the little Viking take that next step forward?

 

[El Dude]

Anyhow, one more big tournament that is "Sin-free." Not sure how much Alcaraz is ailing, so we'll see how he looks in Madrid.

Hopefully Holger can build on this victory and take one of the next two Masters. If he does, he's a seriously contender at Roland Garros.

 

[Jelenafan]

So big big win for Little Holger, besting Carlos in his hometown crowd in Barcelona:

 

[mrzz]

little Viking

Little, unbearded, not particularly strong, definitely not scary, not long haired (unforgivable flaw), very unviking viking!

But he did well today.

 

[Jelenafan]

Little, unbearded, not particularly strong, definitely not scary, not long haired (unforgivable flaw), very unviking viking!

But he did well today.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I had computer trouble again,
I can finally post,
Due to Alcaraz loss and Zverev winning the title in Munich
Zverev moves to No 2 ranking and Alcaraz back to No 3 ranking
Rune will be ranked No 9

 

[Moxie]

Could it be that we're finally seeing the little Viking take that next step forward?

I hope so. I'll tell you something I've noticed from him that I think bodes well...he's lost a bit of his arrogance. I think the past couple of years have taught him something about humility, which is not a bad thing.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I hope so. I'll tell you something I've noticed from him that I think bodes well...he's lost a bit of his arrogance. I think the past couple of years have taught him something about humility, which is not a bad thing.

Maybe he has grown up, I also think re hiring Lars Christensen was a very good choice, tennis wise.
This is Rune first title since 2023? lets see if he can produce consistent results from now on. I am not saying he can be a serious contender after one title win today, lets see how he goes in Madrid, which I take no notice of, and Rome which is more important lead up to RG
I also hope the injury for Alcaraz isnt serious.

 

[Jelenafan]

I hope so. I'll tell you something I've noticed from him that I think bodes well...he's lost a bit of his arrogance. I think the past couple of years have taught him something about humility, which is not a bad thing.

It’s a fine line, isn’t it? I mean, all the champs have arrogance & swagger but they realize they are not “entitled” to win; requires hard work & perseverance.

So hopefully little Holger is learning that it’s not going to be handed to him, he has to work harder than ever to get to the next level. That “humility” is essential IMO.

ETA: I do feel of all the young guns, his touch around the net is exceptional. Some of his net instincts just make me smile.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just a reminder the draw for Madrid is Sunday 20th April, at 18.00
Draw can also be followed on the tournament Twitch and You Tube channels

 

[Jelenafan]

For the French Open it would potentially be huge if Little Holger cracks the top 8 before, guarantees he would not have to face Alcaraz/Sinner until at least the QTRS at Roland Garros.