Holger Rune beats Quentin Halys to move on at Swiss Indoors Basel
Tennis Now reports that Holger Rune defeated Quentin Halys in the first round of the Swiss Indoors Basel . Tennis Now reports that the match ended 6-4, 6-7(2), 7-6(5) after two hours and 40 minutes of play . Tennis Now reports that Rune hit 13 aces and saved all five break points he faced, including three in the final set, while Halys served 32 aces . Tennis Now reports that the 23‑year‑old is now 3-2 since his return, counting two Davis Cup wins, and his last ATP victory came in October of the previous year at Stockholm, where he injured his Achilles . Tennis Now reports that Rune advances to face either Hubert Hurkacz or Zizou Bergs in the next round, improving his lifetime Basel record to 11-3 .
Why it matters. Tennis Now reports that Rune’s win sets up a second‑round match against either Hubert Hurkacz or Zizou Bergs, determining his continued progress in the tournament .