Tennis sensation Mariano Navone has achieved a significant milestone in his stellar tennis career after defeating Holger Rune, the second-seed player at the Argentina Open 2025 in Buenos Aires. This thriller took place on February 13, 2025, where Navone edged Rune with a scoreline of 6-1, 7-6, making this the biggest win of his professional career.
The star player was ecstatic after getting this victory. He got a round of applause from the coaches, his team, and the crowd sitting in Buenos Aires. Fans have poured down wishes for him after his great show on the tennis court.
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Coming to the game dynamics, the 23-year-old has dominated the first set in just 30 minutes of the match, winning it 6-1 in a tiebreak to break Rune's serve early and maintaining control throughout the set. In addition, the second set was more competitive. Rune led at one point, but the Argentine star forced a tiebreak to mark his straight-sets win over the top ATP player.
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What next for Mariano Navone in Argentina Open 2025?
This stunning win has not only guided Navone to make it to the quarters but also showcases his great achievement in his stellar career, as he previously had not advanced beyond the first round. The star player is now set to face Joao Fonseca in the next round of the game.
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Holger Rune's blunt verdict after losing to Navone
“The Buenos Aires tournament is well organized, but the courts are not good. I don’t know if I will play here again. I will review my calendar,” Holger said (via Match Tenis).
BUENOS AIRES – ATP250
ROUND OF 16 RESULTS:
Mariano Navone (ARG) defeated [2] Holger Rune (DEN) 6-1 7-6
[3] Lorenzo Musetti (ITA) defeated Corentin Moutet (FRA) 6-2 6-3
Pedro Martinez (ESP) defeated [WC] Diego Schwartzman (ARG) 6-2 6-2
Joao Fonseca (BRA) defeated [LL] Federico Coria (ARG) 2-6 6-4 6-2
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