The first stage match of Wimbledon 2023 between George Loffhagen and Holger Rune will take place on July 5.
Holger Rune’s grass swing has exceeded expectations, with four wins out of five matches played on grass. Previously struggling on this surface, this year he achieved a semifinal finish in London and a notable 6-4 6-4 victory over Andy Murray. Despite success in Munich, his overall performance fell short of his main goal: winning a Grand Slam title. As the current Paris Masters champion, he faces the challenge of defending a significant number of points. Wimbledon, his least preferred surface, provides an opportunity to earn ranking points and alleviate pressure. In his 2022 debut, he suffered a straight-sets defeat against Marcos Giron.
George Loffhagen’s grass swing and overall season could have greatly improved if he had capitalized on opportunities against Luca Van Assche in Eastbourne. Despite being granted a wildcard to participate in main draw tour-level events for the first time, Loffhagen had a chance to win the match when serving for it in the second set. He also had chances in the third set, but unfortunately, nerves got the best of him, resulting in a close 6-2 6-7 6-7 defeat. Despite limited ATP and Challenger experience, the 22-year-old showcased an impressive performance during the grass swing, including notable victories and a close match against Van Assche. These achievements will give him a positive mindset heading into Wimbledon, where he can approach the tournament with confidence and determination.
| George Loffhagen vs Holger Rune | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | July 5, 2023 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Tournament | Wimbledon |
| Stage | First round |
| Time (India) | 03:30 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Luca van Assche | 6-2, 6-7, 6-7 (L) |
| Dominik Koepfer | 5-7, 6-4, 3-6 (L) |
| Juncheng Shang | 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 (W) |
| Otto Virtanen | 6-3, 7-6 (W) |
| Mohamed Safwat | 6-7 (retired) (L) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Andy Murray | 6-4, 6-4 (W) |
| Alex De Minaur | 3-6, 6-7 (L) |
| Lorenzo Musetti | 6-4, 7-5 (W) |
| Ryan Peniston | 6-3, 6-4 (W) |
| Maxime Cressy | 7-6, 7-6 (W) |
These 2 players haven’t met before, this would be their first encounter ever on a tennis court. Looking at the stats, Rune is in a very good form and is likely to continue it whereas Loffhagen would like to start winning matches to set a good start to his Wimbledon campaign.
The first stage match of Wimbledon 2023 between George Loffhagen and Holger Rune will take place on July 5.
| 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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