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Holger Rune bluntly but in addition hilariously reacted to chair umpire Damien Dumusois mistaking him for Casper Ruud in Basel. On Friday, Denmark’s Rune was taking part in towards Tomas Martin Etcheverry. Throughout a changeover, the cameras picked up Rune discussing one thing with Dumusois.
Dumusois seemingly wasn’t fascinated about arguing with Rune so he tried to cease the Dane’s complaints by saying: “More often than not you’re good, Casper,” the chair umpire was heard telling Rune. The Dane bluntly responded: “I am not Casper.”
– Umpire : “More often than not you’re good, Casper.”
– Holger Rune : “I am not Casper.” 😭(🎥 @TennisTV)pic.twitter.com/uonxgoBorT — We Are Tennis (@WeAreTennis) October 28, 2023
Rune survived a thriller towards Etcheverry
Rune, the top-seeded participant in Basel, needed to work extraordinarily laborious to safe a decent 6-1 3-6 7-6 (6) win over world No 32 Etcheverry.
Within the first set, Rune claimed back-to-back breaks within the fourth and sixth video games en route to simply profitable the opener. After dropping the primary set, Etcheverry bounced again within the second set by incomes his first break within the fourth recreation after which holding his service for the rest of the set to pressure a decider.
Within the third set, Rune saved two break factors but in addition missed out on his three break factors because the decider needed to be resolved in a tie-break. Within the third-set tie-break, Rune had a 6-4 lead earlier than lacking out on two consecutive match factors.
Then at 6-6, Rune’s forehand hit the online – the ball bounced into Etcheverry’s court docket all whereas the Argentine had no probability of reaching the ball. Within the subsequent level, Etcheverry served a double fault and Rune escaped with a three-set win.
“It was tremendous tough and Tomas has performed nice all event and had an excellent season. It was a enjoyable match to play. I used to be tremendous fortunate on the finish, I’ve by no means had as a lot luck in my life. After all I’m completely happy to win however I really feel for him as I understand how it feels myself when these type of issues occur.
I’m proud of my stage. It was a tricky match bodily, so I’m pleased with myself;” Rune mentioned after edging out Etcheverry.
