The third stage match of Wimbledon 2023 between Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Holger Rune will take place on July 8.
Holger Rune’s inexperience on grass has been evident in his matches this week, although his opponents were unable to fully exploit his weaknesses. He narrowly won the first set against George Loffhagen in a tiebreaker and faced deficits against Roberto Carballes Baena. Despite struggling on grass last year, Rune has shown promising progress in 2023 with six out of seven wins on the surface. He holds a perfect 3-0 record in the third round of Grand Slam tournaments against players outside the top 50, but is yet to win such a match against a top-50 opponent. Notably, he reached the round of 16 in this year’s Australian Open and French Open.
Despite a recent five-match winless streak, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has reversed his fortunes at Wimbledon. He achieved notable wins over Arthur Fils and Botic Van De Zandschulp, marking his best performance in the tournament after five attempts. Throughout the year, Davidovich Fokina has demonstrated consistent improvement at Grand Slam events. In the Australian Open, he engaged in a challenging five-set battle against Tommy Paul in the second round. At the French Open, he reached the third round and engaged in a highly competitive match against eventual champion Novak Djokovic.
| Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Holger Rune | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | July 8, 2023 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Tournament | Wimbledon |
| Stage | Third round |
| Time (India) | 03:30 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Botic Van De Zandschulp | 6-1, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 (W) |
| Arthur Fils | 7-6, 6-1, 6-2 (W) |
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | 4-6, 4-6 (L) |
| Felix Auger-Aliassime | 3-6, 2-6 (L) |
| Pavel Kotov | 6-2, 3-6, 4-6 (L) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Roberto Carballes Baena | 6-3, 7-6, 6-4 (W) |
| George Loffhagen | 7-6, 6-3, 6-2 |
| Andy Murray | 6-4, 6-4 (W) |
| Alex De Minaur | 3-6, 7-6 (W) |
| Lorenzo Musetti | 6-4, 7-5 (W) |
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina leads 1-0. Holger Rune has showcased his abilities on the big stage and has earned the right to be considered the favorite in this battle between two highly talented young players. However, the Spaniard’s superior grass-court skills and experience level bring the playing field to an equal level, providing him with an equal chance of success in this particular encounter.
The third stage match of Wimbledon 2023 between Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Holger Rune will take place on July 8.
| Area | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| France | france.tv sport, Prime Video |
| Europe (all territories except France) | Eurosport |
| Austria | Servus TV |
| Belgium | rtbf.be |
| Switzerland | SRG SSR |
| USA | NBC Sports, Peacock, Tennis Channel, Bally Sports |
| Canada | RDS, TSN |
| Latin America | ESPN |
| Brazil | SPORTV |
| North Africa & Middle East | beIN Sports |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport, Canal+ |
| Asia (all territories) | beIN Sports |
| China | CMG |
| Taiwan | ELTA |
| Vietnam | VTV Cab |
| Japan | WOWOW |
| India | Sony Ten |
| Mongolia | SPS |
| Australia | Channel 9 |
| New Zealand | Sky |
| South Korea | CJ ENM |
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