Van de Zandschulp gets another shot against Rune in Munich
Holger Rune reacts after winning a point to Christopher O'Connell during their semifinal match of the BMW Open tennis, in Munich, Germany, Saturday, April 22, 2023. Credit: AP/Sven Hoppe
MUNICH — Botic van de Zandschulp has another chance against defending champion Holger Rune in the final of the BMW Open after both players won their semifinals on Saturday.
The 19-year-old Rune saved all eight break points he faced to beat Australia’s Christopher O’Connell 6-3, 6-2. The Danish star has never lost a set at the Munich event.
Van de Zandschulp defeated the second-seeded Taylor Fritz 6-4, 7-6 (2) in their semifinal.
Fritz was attempting to reach his first tour-level final on clay but Van de Zandschulp saved four of the five break points he faced.
The Dutch player retired during the final last year with an aching chest.
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