AUSTRALIAN OPEN

January 19, 2023

Holger Rune

Press Conference

H. RUNE/M. Cressy

7-5, 6-4, 6-4

THE MODERATOR: Holger, well done today.

HOLGER RUNE: Thank you.

THE MODERATOR: Very different conditions from the first round. Talk through that, how difficult it was to adjust today.

HOLGER RUNE: Yeah, it was much different. It was much cooler today. Playing Cressy, who is playing very short rallies, doing serve and volley all the time, it was tough to find the rhythm. Before the match, I kind of knew it. I was expecting it. I was ready for it.

I super happy how I managed everything today. I felt better and better throughout the match. I'm feeling positive.

THE MODERATOR: Next round, you play Ugo Humbert. A couple of thoughts about that.

HOLGER RUNE: Played Ugo twice last year. It went well. He has some incredible shots. He's playing super aggressive. He's lefty. He's a tough player. You can play some good shots.

I for sure have to be ready because it's going to be a tough match, but most of all I'm excited about it.