World No. 13 Holger Rune shared his thoughts after defeating Karen Khachanov in the Barcelona tournament semi-final with a score of 6-3, 6-2.
In a press conference, Rune stated, `It was a great match. I played confidently, just like yesterday: hitting the ball powerfully and putting my opponent off balance. Today, I varied the rhythm of my shots, and it worked well against Karen. I used more slices and tried to hit different spots to diversify my game. I am very happy to reach the final.`
The Danish player also commented on his return to the Top 10 in the rankings this week.
`This match was very important for me: I knew that a win would bring me back into the Top Ten. This added pressure, but it also motivated me. In the end, I focused on my game and how I wanted to play the match, because that`s the only thing you can control. I hit confidently with my forehand and backhand, served well, and played tactically correctly. I am very pleased and proud of myself.`
