Holger Rune
Holger Rune will take on Hugo Gaston in the third round of the 2022 French Open. The match will begin just 15 minutes ahead of the Liverpool versus Real Madrid Champions League final.
The UEFA Champions League final is certainly a momentous occasion. It means a lot for both the teams involved and their innumerable fans. Even the occasional football fan will cancel exciting plans to witness two European giants clash to become continental champions.
The Danish No. 1 player in men’s singles, Holger Rune is set to take on the French 21-year-old Hugo Gaston in the third round of Roland Garros on the Philippe Chatrier court. Before the all-important clash, Rune posted a tweet mentioning the venue and start time for the match. He did not forget to mention the UCL final that clashes with his match.
Rune tweeted:
“Paris, tonight. Match not before 20:45 at Court Philippe Chatrier. Or, if you prefer, Champions league final
Both youngsters have so far had a good run at the second Grand Slam competition of the year. They will look to progress further in what promises to be an intriguing contest.
Holger Rune had never won a Grand Slam match prior to this week. Things changed when he started as a slight underdog in the first round match against Denis Shapalov and beat the Canadian tennis star in straight sets 6-3, 6-1, 7-6 (7-4). The victory in the second round match for Rune was far more comprehensive as he defeated Henri Laaksonen 6-2, 6-3, 6-3.
As for Hugo Gaston, he ousted Alex de Minaur in a five-set thriller 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 0-6, 7-6 (10-4) in the first round. The 21-year-old Gaston took just three sets to defeat Argentine Pedro Cachin in the second round 6-4, 6-2, 6-4.
It is not easy to predict the winner of the Hugo Gaston versus Holder Rune match but judging by how the year has gone for the former, Rune would be confident of coming up trumps. For the record, Gaston has managed to win just 5 of his 18 matches this year.
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