Rune and the possibility of reaching the ATP Finals: "Honestly, it's not my goal"

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Holger Rune is already in the semifinals of the ATP Rolex Paris Masters 2024 having defeated Alex de Minaur, Arthur Cazaux, Alexander Bublik, and Matteo Arnaldi along the way. In the semifinals, he will have to face a player in great form like Sascha Zverev, but everything indicates that the version of Rune we will see for the remainder of this last Masters 1000 of the season will be nothing like what we've seen this past year full of constant ups and downs.

The numbers don't lie, Holger Rune has a total love affair with the ATP Rolex Paris Masters, as after a year full of irregular results and searching for a level of tennis that seemed to be out of reach, he shows up in the French capital and proves that he is the same player who won this same tournament two years ago. Throughout his career, the Danish player has played a total of 13 matches in Paris and has only lost one, against Novak Djokovic in three sets in the 2023 edition. Holger went to the press conference after defeating De Minaur to talk about his current feelings.

- A frustrating match

"I wasn't calm during the match; it was a very tough battle, and I had many opportunities that I didn't take advantage of, very frustrating. However, I stayed strong and kept fighting and looking forward. I have a lot of respect for Alex; he is a tough competitor who always makes you hit an extra ball. I think I played very smart, especially in the first and third sets."

- Turbulent year

Between injuries and team changes, Holger Rune's year has been quite eventful, but he is happy to be back with the team that has known him since the beginning: "It's great to be back with people I really trust, and we are working well day by day. I feel like I'm improving in my game, and I don't like talk of returning to the level I had, but we are improving."

"I know that if I play my best tennis, I can beat anyone. Physically, I am well to play for as long as necessary, so today I lost the second set, but I gave myself the chance to reset."

- Remote possibility of reaching the ATP Finals

If he were to win the trophy, Rune would keep mathematical chances of qualifying for the ATP Finals, depending on what happens with Alex de Minaur in the ATP Belgrade next week: "Frankly, it's not my goal. I want to do well here in Paris because this tournament means everything to me. It's where it all started a few years ago. When Paris is over, we'll see what happens, but definitely 100% of my focus is here." However, the Danish player is also registered for the ATP Metz, the last tournament of the season, giving him the chance to push his options until the end.

Holger Rune will meet Alexander Zverev in the semifinals of the ATP Rolex Paris Masters 2024 tomorrow, Sunday, November 2, at 14:00 (Spanish peninsular time) on the central court. Will his love story with the Parisian tournament continue?

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