Denmark’s Holger Rune saw off top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets in Stockholm yesterday to claim his second ATP title at the age of just 19. The world number 27 saved the only break point he faced in an impressive 6-4, 6-4 victory.
“It was an unbelievable match from my side,” Rune said after adding to the maiden Tour title he won in Munich earlier this year.
“I knew it was going to be difficult, but I just tried to stick to the game plan. I had to play my best tennis today and it was good that I could find the level. I am super happy.”
Rune broke in the third game of each set, finishing the match with 20 winners. Rune will look to finish his season strongly. He will compete in Basel next week before he takes to court at the Intesa Sanpaolo Next Gen ATP Finals – to be held from 8-12 November - for the second consecutive season. Tsitsipas was aiming to win his 10th tour-level title and third this season, having tasted success in Monte Carlo and Mallorca. 
The Greek lifted the trophy in Stockholm on debut in 2018, but was unable to overcome Rune in a heavy-hitting clash.