Tsitsipas Loses 0-2 to Rune: Defeat and Exit from Indian Wells Semifinals

Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a 2-0 set defeat against Holger Rune in the round of 16 at Indian Wells. The top Greek tennis player is out of the tournament, failing to advance to the semifinals. Tsitsipas faced his nemesis, Holger Rune, whom he has never beaten, suffering his fourth loss in as many matches against the Dane. This marks the end of Tsitsipas’ journey in the Indian Wells tournament. The first set, interrupted for over 30 minutes due to rain, saw both players hold their serves for six games until Rune broke first at 4-3. However, Tsitsipas quickly responded, leveling the score at 4-4. Despite this, Rune executed another consecutive break, holding his serve in the ninth game to clinch the set 6-4. In the second set, Tsitsipas struggled, with Rune breaking his serve in the fifth game. The Greek athlete attempted to break back but was unsuccessful. Rune remained calm and confident, sealing the set 6-4, advancing to the next stage while Tsitsipas exits after his Dubai triumph.