PARIS: Holger Rune, who appeared to struggle physically in the fourth set, strained as much against his body as he took on Francisco Cerundolo, the resolute Argentine in the fourth round clash at Roland Garros.
The 24-year-old wasn't willing to leave the stage much to the delirious delight of the crowd on Court Suzanne-Lenglen, who wanted a marathon. In the end, the 20-year-old, seeded six, who fumbled when serving for the match in the decider, did some serious saber-rattling in the deciding tiebreak to close out in a shade under four hours. Rune came through 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7).
