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Match Details
Fixture: (11) Holger Rune vs (24) Tallon Griekspoor
Date: April 28, 2024
Tournament: Mutua Madrid Open
Round: Third round
Venue: Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain
Category: ATP 1000
Surface: Clay
Prize Money: €7,697,965
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel/TC Plus | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Holger Rune vs Tallon Griekspoor preview
Eleventh seed Holger Rune will take on Tallon Griekspoor in the third round of the 2024 Madrid Open.
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Rune has made a decent start to the season so far, winning 19 of his 27 matches, with his best result being a runner-up finish in the Brisbane International. He also reached the semifinals in Montpellier, Acapulco and Munich, losing to Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets in the latter tournament.
The Dane began his campaign in Madrid with a spectacular win against Mariano Navone in the second round. He outlasted the Argentine 5-7, 7-6 (2), 6-4 after a marathon three-hour battle.
Griekspoor, meanwhile, has made a modest start to the season by amassing 12 wins from 21 matches. He made a semifinal appearance at the Rotterdam Open and also reached the third round of the Australian Open, where he lost to Arthur Cazaux in three sets.
The Dutchman entered Madrid on the back of a second-round exit in Bucharest. He instantly made amends and began his campaign with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win against Taro Daniel in two hours and four minutes.
Holger Rune vs Tallon Griekspoor head-to-head
Griekspoor leads the head-to-head against Rune 1-0. He defeated the Dane at the 2022 Hamburg European Open.
Holger Rune vs Tallon Griekspoor odds
Holger Rune vs Tallon Griekspoor prediction
An engrossing tie is on the cards between Holger Rune and Tallon Griekspoor in the third round of the Madrid Open.
Rune has made a positve start to the season. While he has not clinched a trophy yet, he has reached the second week at most events on tour. The Dane has a steady all-round game and moves effortlessly between the lines.
Griekspoor, on the other hand, will need to raise his level and be more consistent. With a focused approach and the right strategy in place, he can cause problems for higher ranked opponents. The Dutchman possesses great technique and balance on court, which adds to his fairly expansive game.
Ultimately, the player who begins well and holds their nerve during crucial moments will have the upper hand. Griekspoor has the pedigree to present a tough challenge to Rune, but the latter should be able to absorb the early pressure and progress into the third round.
Pick: Rune to win in straight sets
