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Tennis star Holger Rune played a magnificent second-round match against Matteo Berrettini in the Australian Open 2025 on January 16, Thursday. The Denmark-born star hits one of the ridiculous passing shots against the Italy-born star in the third set of the game. His shots steal the limelight on Day 5 of the Australian Open, surprising both fans and the tennis community. The video of his game went viral and has been lauded by the tennis fraternity. Rune, who showed some of his best tennis off late, thwarted the Italian star in a game that almost lasted for over three hours and thirty minutes.
Watch the video here:
Holger Rune just hit a RIDICULOUS passing shot against Matteo Berrettini at the Australian Open
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 16, 2025
Standing so far at the back of the court, he’s basically in Daniil Medvedev territory
Perfectly struck down the line… what a shot 😮💨
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The two tennis stalwarts looked in a zone at the John Cain Arena in Melbourne, displaying some magnificent forehand shots in the game. The 2021 Wimbledon finalist looked in particular at his booing serves but failed to beat the sheer gift from the Danish star.
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Holger Rune put out a commanding performance in the third and fourth set
Battling back!@MattBerrettini was down a break in this must-win fourth set, but has turned the tide and is now hoping to turn the screws.
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 16, 2025
We're back on serve at 4-4.#AO2025pic.twitter.com/6WccbGGZ9s
Coming to the match dynamics, Rune dropped from the very first game of the second set. After being broken in the opening game, Rune was struggling but managed to win the first set. However, the Italian marked his comeback in the second set of the game, but Denmark's legend showcased his beast form and knocked him out of the 2025 Australian Open after winning the third and fourth sets of the game.
Notably, Holger Rune put out a commanding performance in the third and fourth sets, holding serve with a clinical display of power and pragmatic skills.