Holger Rune eased past Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-4 to win his second career title in Stockholm.
The Dane completed an impressive week by beating top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas to win his second career title in Stockholm.
Rune played an aggressive opening set, going after Tsitsipas’s serve and the world number 27 broke in the only game that he created break points in as he took a 2-1 lead.
There was simply no answer from Tsitsipas as Rune played a very aggressive match, being proactive in executing his tactics.
The 19 year-old held comfortably throughout the set as he took the opening set 6-4 in an immaculate 40 minute display.
Rune was equally as impressive in the second set as he broke in the third game with some terrific baseline play.
Tsitsipas pushed for the break back in the seventh game but couldn’t convert his opportunities as Rune remained clutch in the big moments.
The 19 year-old comfortably sealed victory in 1 hour and 35 minutes as he claimed the second title of his career.
It’s a victory that means he is the second teenager this year to win multiple ATP titles this season after Carlos Alcaraz, with Rune’s other title coming in Munich earlier in the year.
After the match Rune expressed his delight at winning another ATP title, “It was an unbelievable match from my side,” the Dane told the ATP website.
“I knew it was going to be difficult, but I just tried to stick to the game plan. I had to play my best tennis today and it was good that I could find the level. I am super happy.
“It was very close to perfection. I was making a lot of returns and playing pretty well behind my serve. Stefanos is an amazing player, who always makes it difficult. It was a super fun match to play.”
Rune’s title sees him climb to number 25 in the rankings which is a new career high with the Dane having the opportunity to build on that in Basel next week.
