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Free Malaysia Today
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Musetti downs Rune to book spot in French Open quarter-finals
Italy's Lorenzo Musetti serves against Denmark's Holger Rune during their fourth-round match at the French Open in Roland-Garros. (AP pic) PARIS : Italian eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti shone brightest in the night session at Roland Garros on Sunday as he beat Holger Rune in four sets to reach the French Open last eight. Musetti bested the Danish 10th seed 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 in an entertaining duel that lasted three hours and 18 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier. 'It's incredible, yesterday night I was dreaming about playing like this. I had to raise the level as Holger is a fantastic player,' said Musetti on court. 'I tried and I'm really proud of myself,' he added after qualifying for the quarter-finals at Roland Garros for the first time in his career. The 23-year-old will next face Frances Tiafoe for a spot in the semi-finals, after the American 15th seed earlier beat Germany's Daniel Altmaier in straight sets. Musetti has been one of the form players on clay this season, reaching at least the last four in all three of the principal warm-up events ahead of the French Open.
CNA
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Musetti swings past Rune into French Open quarter-finals
PARIS :Lorenzo Musetti's impressive claycourt season rolled on in style on Sunday when the Italian craftsman downed the talented yet erratic Holger Rune 7-5 3-6 6-3 6-2 to reach the French Open quarter-finals for the first time. World number seven Musetti, who will take on American 15th seed Frances Tiafoe for a place in the last four, adjusted to the Dane's shift to a swashbuckling approach to keep his title hopes alive in a year that has seen him steady his game. For the 10th-seeded Rune, it was yet another failure against a member of the top 10 at a Grand Slam as he was denied a third quarter-final appearance at Roland Garros. "Last night I was dreaming of this match against Holger and I was playing at that level. I need to be very good, and I am really proud of myself tonight," said Musetti. Musetti, who said he has put some order in his game, arrived in Paris having reached at least the semi-finals in all three Masters events this season on clay. He did not disappoint on the Philippe Chatrier court, delighting the crowd with a handful of exquisite shots, notably from his impressive single-handed backhand. "I complain less now, I'm more steady," he said. The 23-year-old made a fast start, breaking in the opening game with a forehand winner before consolidating for a 2-0 lead. The Italian, who came into the match boasting an 11-0 Grand Slam record against players ranked outside the top five, looked sharp early, forcing a break point in the third game before netting a forehand that allowed Rune to steady himself and hold. COMPOSED The opening set remained scrappy, with both players trading breaks as unforced errors piled up on Rune's side of the court. Musetti kept his nose in front, capitalising on Rune's inconsistency to take the first set, with the momentum hinging on whether the Dane could tighten his game. Rune responded well in the second set, adopting a more aggressive approach by charging the net to disrupt Musetti's rhythm. The tactic paid off as the 22-year-old secured a vital break and maintained his composure, sealing the set with a powerful smash to level the match. Errors crept back into Rune's game in the fourth set, allowing Musetti to surge ahead 2-0 as the Italian kept his game tight and composed. Having adjusted to Rune's frequent forays to the net, Musetti began to find his range with a series of precise backhand passing shots. He carved out two break points in the opening game of the third set and converted with a blistering forehand winner, seizing full control of the contest. It was virtually game over when Rune dropped serve again in the fifth game, sending a forehand wide when he had an open court. Musetti wrapped it up on serve with an ace for his first win against Rune in three encounters. Addressing his army of fans in Italian, he said: "To all the Italians who are here in Paris, obviously you've stayed deep into the night, your support was fundamental, it helped me push my limits."
Reuters
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Musetti swings past Rune into French Open quarter-finals
PARIS, June 1 (Reuters) - Lorenzo Musetti's impressive claycourt season rolled on in style on Sunday when the Italian craftsman downed the talented yet erratic Holger Rune 7-5 3-6 6-3 6-2 to reach the French Open quarter-finals for the first time. World number seven Musetti, who will take on American 15th seed Frances Tiafoe for a place in the last four, adjusted to the Dane's shift to a swashbuckling approach to keep his title hopes alive in a year that has seen him steady his game. For the 10th-seeded Rune, it was yet another failure against a member of the top 10 at a Grand Slam as he was denied a third quarter-final appearance at Roland Garros. "Last night I was dreaming of this match against Holger and I was playing at that level. I need to be very good, and I am really proud of myself tonight," said Musetti. Musetti, who said he has put some order in his game, arrived in Paris having reached at least the semi-finals in all three Masters events this season on clay. He did not disappoint on the Philippe Chatrier court, delighting the crowd with a handful of exquisite shots, notably from his impressive single-handed backhand. "I complain less now, I'm more steady," he said. The 23-year-old made a fast start, breaking in the opening game with a forehand winner before consolidating for a 2-0 lead. The Italian, who came into the match boasting an 11-0 Grand Slam record against players ranked outside the top five, looked sharp early, forcing a break point in the third game before netting a forehand that allowed Rune to steady himself and hold. The opening set remained scrappy, with both players trading breaks as unforced errors piled up on Rune's side of the court. Musetti kept his nose in front, capitalising on Rune's inconsistency to take the first set, with the momentum hinging on whether the Dane could tighten his game. Rune responded well in the second set, adopting a more aggressive approach by charging the net to disrupt Musetti's rhythm. The tactic paid off as the 22-year-old secured a vital break and maintained his composure, sealing the set with a powerful smash to level the match. Errors crept back into Rune's game in the fourth set, allowing Musetti to surge ahead 2-0 as the Italian kept his game tight and composed. Having adjusted to Rune's frequent forays to the net, Musetti began to find his range with a series of precise backhand passing shots. He carved out two break points in the opening game of the third set and converted with a blistering forehand winner, seizing full control of the contest. It was virtually game over when Rune dropped serve again in the fifth game, sending a forehand wide when he had an open court. Musetti wrapped it up on serve with an ace for his first win against Rune in three encounters. Addressing his army of fans in Italian, he said: "To all the Italians who are here in Paris, obviously you've stayed deep into the night, your support was fundamental, it helped me push my limits."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
French Open 2025: Rune wins a ‘brutal match' against French rival Halys
Denmark's Holger Rune walks on the court as he plays France's Quentin Halys during their third round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Friday, May 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Paris: The clock on Court Philippe Chatrier was closing in on two hours and 40 minutes. Holger Rune, the tenth seed, was serving to stay in the French Open third-round clash against home hope Quentin Halys. The near full-house waded into the 10th game of the fourth set, exercising their vocal cords when the 28-year-old Halys won the third point of the game (15-30), putting him within two points of victory. But the 22-year-old Rune squared his shoulders and looked up into the blue sky before he thundered down a 207 kmph ace to silence the fandom. The Dane won nine of the last eleven games to score a 4-6, 6-2, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 win in three hours and 20 minutes to move into the fourth round. Rune's control on the court reflected in the stats — he clocked 66 winners and won 72 per cent of points at the net. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The Dane, born in Gentofte in the northern suburb of Copenhagen, is playing his fourth Roland Garros and has compiled a consistent run on the red clay, having made the fourth round or better in every outing. Next up for the world No. 10 is the eighth-seeded Italian Lorenzo Musetti, whom he leads 2-0 in head-to-head clashes. 'It was a brutal match. He played really well. Massive respect to him. He really put on a fight,' Rune said in his on-court interview, having survived the Frenchman, home fans, and the change in weather with the sun out in all its glory on Friday. 'I tried to change some things. First set did not go how I wanted it to. I had to put more spin on the ball because of the (weather) conditions. The player who took the opportunity to be aggressive was the player who won today. ' In keeping with the trend of the week, where crowd behaviour has been the talking point, Rune asked for a fan to be evicted from Chatrier in the later stages of the third set. 'I put my towel down in the box and the guy was yelling aggressively at me. He reached out for me,' said Rune, who seemed to be in an exchange with the fan seated in the front row. 'I thought this was very strange, because I did not do anything against him and he should not interact with a player on the court — it's a bit embarrassing.' Rune complained to the supervisor, saying the fan made him uncomfortable and that he'd rather the man wasn't in the stands. 'They said they'd check the video and if it was true, they would get him away. I guess they checked and I didn't see him for the rest of the match,' the Dane said. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka had problems adjusting to the weather in her third-round encounter against Serbian Olga Danilovic, playing in vastly different conditions than she did her second-round match two days ago. Sabalenka won 6-2, 6-3 in 81 minutes. She next plays 23-year-old Amanda Anisimova in the fourth round — the American leads their head-to-head 5-2.
New York Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Holger Rune into the last 16 as well!
Follow live coverage from the sixth day at Roland Garros as the singles third round continues in Paris, with Carlos Alcaraz aiming to reach the last 16 Getty Images Carlos Alcaraz (2) is contesting the night match on Philippe-Chatrier in the third round of the singles on day six of the 2025 French Open. Americans Frances Tiafoe (15), Tommy Paul (12), and Ben Shelton (13) progressed earlier, with Arthur Fils (14) pulling out due to injury. Aryna Sabalenka (1) faces U.S. hope Amanda Anisimova (16) in the fourth round after both won today, with defending champion Iga Świątek and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen (8) into the last 16 too. Watch: TNT, truTV (U.S.); TNT, Discovery+ (UK); Contact: live@ GO FURTHER Ons Jabeur criticizes double standards in women's tennis after French Open night slot controversy Connections: Sports Edition Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms Getty Images FINAL: Rune 4-6, 6-2, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 Halys A see-saw, ding-dong battle on show court Philippe-Chatrier, and one that has ended with home favorite Quentin Halys knocked out. Halys had the support of the Parisian crowd and battled hard against Holger Rune (10) but the Dane eventually triumphed in another five-setter. Rune's reward is a tricky encounter with the flamboyant Italian Lorenzo Musetti (8) in a heavyweight fourth-round clash. Musetti beat Mariano Navone in four sets earlier today. Getty Images It was a great watch as Iga Świątek was pushed hard by Jaqueline Cristian — but she got it done in the end. For all her frustrations at various points during the second set, she sounded pretty pleased on the mic in her postmatch interview on court: 💬 'I'm just happy to know I was super solid in the last game. I didn't give any free points. But for sure, she used her chances and she went for it every time. 'I gave her a chance, so it was a great match and pretty entertaining. We both played nice, so I'm happy I'm through and happy with the performance.' Next up on Court Suzanne-Lenglen is a battle of the seeds — with No. 12 in Elena Rybakina, against No. 21 in Jelena Ostapenko. And it is the winner of that match who will face Świątek in the fourth round. That promises to be an interesting one... Getty Images Has a man ever looked more American? Getty Images FINAL: Paul 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(7), 3-6, 6-3 Khachanov And there it is! Tommy Paul into the last 16 for the first time ever at the French Open! Paul, the 12th seed, beats Karen Khachanov (24) in five, and saved a couple of set points in the crucial third on the way. He went the distance and the crowd on Simonne-Mathieu give Khachanov a big ovation. A sporting handshake at the net too, both men recognising each other's efforts. Paul's reward is a date with Popyrin in the next round. Getty Images FINAL: Samsonova 6-2, 6-3 Yastremska It's a successful day for Liudmila Samsonova as well. The Russian 19th seed eased past Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska on Court 7. As Michael mentioned earlier, Samsonova will now face Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen (8) in the fourth round. Getty Images FINAL: Popyrin 6-4, 7-6(11), 7-6(5) All smiles for Alexei Popyrin, the Australian whose surname makes it sound like he enjoys spinach. The 25th seed is into the third round, beating Portuguese Nuno Borges in straight sets, albeit with two tiebreaks. Popyrin will face the winner of Tommy Paul vs Karen Khachanov, now into that fifth set on Simonne-Mathieu, in the fourth round. Getty Images FINAL: Świątek 6-2, 7-5 Cristian What a brilliantly entertaining second set it's been on Court Suzanne-Lenglen, which owes much to Jaqueline Cristian. The Romanian has grown increasingly confident and competitive through the games, and boy has Iga Świątek been pulled and probed with it. But then, you also have to admire the defending champion's resilience to come back from the brink numerous times. She has never really lost control of proceedings — even when the crowd was so audibly hoping for the underdog to prolong the fun. And with that, Świątek breaks to seal the match. She screams into the coaches box and makes sure Cristian knows at the net just how well she played. Test: passed. A big test too. Getty Images Khachanov 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-3, *0-3 Paul A break at the first time of asking for Tommy Paul in his deciding set with Karen Khachanov… Just what the tennis doctor ordered. We're closing in on four hours of action on Court Simonne-Mathieu now. Getty Images Khachanov 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-3, 0-0* Paul The afternoon in Paris just got a whole lot longer for Tommy Paul. The American 12th seed has lost the fourth set, and that despite breaking Karen Khachanov in the opening game. Khachanov went on a run of four successive games after that, and it proved pivotal. With three hours and 30 minutes already played on Court Simonne-Mathieu, it's into the decider we go… Getty Images Halys 6-4, 2-6, 7-5, 3-2* Rune At one point, Holger Rune was serving for the third set. Yet France's Quentin Halys, he of exceptional facial expressions, had other ideas — and a rapid turnaround put him back ahead on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Suffice to say the crowd enjoyed that. The Danish 10th seed, less so. We're on serve in the fourth set, which Halys won't mind if he can conjure up another late burst. Cristian 2-6, *2-3 Świątek Turns out the pressure has continued. Jaqueline Cristian is moving and hitting so well, and she has another four looks at breaking Iga Świątek in the fifth game of the second set. At one point, Świątek cries in frustration to her coaches behind her. She's feeling this all right. But each break point is met by a little jump in level from the defending champions as she digs in. These are only holds of serve, but they are also signs of pure determination at the moment. Getty Images Cristian 2-6, *1-2 Świątek We've got a really enjoyable match on Court Suzanne-Lenglen right now. Iga Świątek won the first set fairly comfortably and was looking to put the hammer down early in the second. But Jaqueline Cristian has fought fire with fire, there have been some super winners, and the Romanian is putting some genuine pressure on the Świątek serve. Her first two break points aren't converted and in the end, Świątek survives. I wonder if that will prove to be the end of the fun, or whether Cristian can continue this level. Getty Images Khachanov 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(7), *0-0 Paul Speaking of tiebreaks, Tommy Paul just had a crucial one to deal with — and he came out on the right side of it. The American had to save two set points against Karen Khachanov, before taking his one opportunity. And BANG. Paul leads 2-1 with the fourth on the way on Court Simonne-Mathieu. Borges 4-6, 6-7(11), 1-1* Popyrin It was quite the tiebreak in the second set on Court 14, as the 24-point marathon brought seven set points between Nuno Borges and Alexei Popyrin. The Australian had five of them, and that proved enough to get him over the line and into a two-set lead. Borges had already made Portuguese history by making the third round here — has he got anything left in him to turn this around? The French Open started just three days ago but it has already seen a few different versions of Iga Świątek, who has essentially owned this tournament the past three years. On Friday, there was the version of Świątek whose tennis career has, of late, morphed into a somewhat public psychology experiment. Each match and each appearance in front of a microphone becomes a representation of the inner workings of her brain, rather than a discussion about the inner workings of her tennis, which is peerless at its best. Then, the most familiar Roland Garros version of Świątek appeared: the four-time champion who has won three titles in a row. The player who has not lost in this tournament since 2021, who mostly rolls through opponents with a relentless efficiency. GO FURTHER Iga Swiatek's French Open of the mind starts with good tennis habits — and Rafael Nadal Getty Images Cristian 1-3* Świątek The march of Iga Świątek takes her to Court Suzanne-Lenglen next, as the fifth seed faces Romania's Jaqueline Cristian. And from the moment Świątek was doing imaginary shuttle rallies at the net for the coin toss, you know she wouldn't be planning to hang around for long. Four games in and the four-time champion is already a break up in the first set. Getty Images FINAL: Musetti 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 Navone The first set felt like a long time ago by the time Lorenzo Musetti wore away a dangerous opponent in Mariano Navone on clay. The No. 8 seed and Paris Olympics bronze medalist on these courts powered through with a display which will raise hopes for his prospects going into the second week. Musetti is the first man into the fourth round, where he will face the winner between Quentin Halys and Holger Rune — those two have a set apiece heading into the third set on Chatrier. Khachanov 3-6, 6-3, *3-4 Paul Karen Khachanov had the early response to Tommy Paul winning that first set with a quick break in the second — and he saw that through via a quick exchange of a further break to level the match. It's on serve in the third on Court Simonne-Mathieu. Getty Images I think this might be my favorite photo of today so far. It is France's Quentin Halys, who is up against No. 10 seed Holger Rune on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Not only is he up against him, Halys is also beating him as it stands — having won the first set 6-4. Rune is a break up in the second however, about to serve at 3-2. Well done to Dimitar Dilkoff of AFP via Getty for the snap.
