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Báez snatches the point from Rune (Photograph: X)
Tennis star Sebastian Baez has showcased a classic example of determination and power in his second-round game of the Barcelona Open 2025. Baez has showcased that hard work and grit can overcome adversity.
The star player faced an equipment failure during his pre-quarterfinal round against Holger Rune in Spain. It has come to note that his racquet strings got snapped during his game, and despite the same, he won the point against the Danish star.
The video of this incident quickly went viral on social media, with fans hailing the Argentine star for his power and precision. This clip is not just about winning a point against a top ATP player but showcases Baez's dominance to win the titles. The fans were ecstatic after witnessing such an incident.
Watch the video here:
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Holger Rune defeated Sebastian Baez in the Barcelona Open 2025
Meanwhile, Sebastian Baez has crashed out of the Barcelona Open 2025. Star player Holger Rune has stormed into the quarter-finals of the prestigious event after defeating Baez with a scoreline of 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. The 24-year-old tennis star had a great start to the game, having smacked stellar shots to take a lead.
However, Rune staged his remarkable comeback in the second set to level up the game. The Denmark-born star continued his stellar form in the third and deciding set to storm into the quarters, which ended Baez's run.
“I’m trying to give my best on every point. Finals are different, because you want to win the tournament, the title, the trophy. But I’m trying to be focused on the game; that is the most difficult part of the finals. I think the support from my coaches, from my team, is so important for me. That helped me a lot,” Baez said of his success on the biggest stages.