"I was so nervous at the end" - Rune on win over Tsitsipas

Holger Rune earned just his second Top 5 at Roland Garros upsetting Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to become the first Danish man to reach the quarter-finals at a Grand Slam in the Open Era.

Speaking after the match Rune said:

“I have an unbelievable feeling right now. I was so nervous at the end but the crowd was amazing for me the whole match, the whole tournament. I am so grateful and so happy to be playing on this court. You guys are amazing."

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He continued:

"I was very nervous but I know at the same time that if I go away from my tactics against a player like Tsitsipas I am going to lose for sure. I told myself just to keep at it and play my plan in the tough moments. It worked out so well in the end and gave me a huge confidence boost. It is just so great to still be here.”

He also added:

“I get so emotional when I talk about family and coaches, but we are still in the quarter-finals, so we haven’t won the tournament yet. My mum, my whole crew up there is why I am here today. I am so grateful to have such a team helping me in tough situations.”

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