Rublev rallies to beat Rune in Monte Carlo Masters final

Monaco, April 16 (BNA): Andrei Rublev fell from 4-1 down in the final set to beat Holger Rohn 5-7(5) 6-2 7-5 in the Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday to claim his maiden Masters title. his career.

The fifth-seeded Russian sealed victory on his second match point with a header, standing for a moment to check if the ball was in him and then laying on his back for several moments to enjoy the moment. Sixth seed Ron climbed over the net to step up and congratulate him.

Ron missed a golden opportunity to win a second Masters title after beating Novak Djokovic in a stunning comeback at the Paris Masters last November. This time it was the opposite.

The 19-year-old Dane let the game slip and lost his nerve in the 11th game of the season, hitting two balls wide in frustration, according to the Associated Press.

Rublev had lost the previous two Masters finals in Monte Carlo and Cincinnati in 2021 but remained focused.

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