Holger Rune is relishing a tussle with Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Australian Open. (Full Coverage | More Tennis News)
Rune required five sets to win his first-round match against Zhizhen Zhang on Tuesday, but eventually prevailed 4-6 6-🤪3 6-4 3-6 6-4.
The victory brought up Rune's fifth career fꦗive-set win at grand slam events – only Kenneth Carlsen (six) has recorded more among Danish players in the Open Era.
Next up for the world number 13 is I☂talian Berrettini, who with the backing of a partisan crowd at the Kia𒈔 Oval, overcame Cameron Norrie 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-1 6-3.
"[It's a] very exciting match," said Rune.
"We played twice last year. Two, three-set matches. Luckily I got to win t🤪hose two. But it's going to be tough.
"Matteo is a ver🧸y very talented player. He's shown it for many years▨.
"Coming ♋back from injuries and keeps raising his level. I'm looking forward to it."
