Without a doubt, one of the most exhilarating shots of the tournament has emerged as a formidable contender for shot of the year.
The action unfolded dramatically as Rune faced a double break point while serving at 4-3 in the second set.
This remarkable shot not only turned the momentum but also propelled Rune to a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Tsitsipas, marking his very first Top 10 win on outdoor hard courts. Prior to this match, he had been 0-9 against Top 10 players on outdoor surfaces. With this victory, he improved to an impressive 4-0 record against the Greek champion, who recently clinched the title in Dubai.
At just 21 years old, Rune reached his ninth Masters 1000 quarterfinal, making history as the first Scandinavian to achieve consecutive Indian Wells quarterfinals since the legendary Stefan Edberg in 1994-1995.
As the 12th seed, Rune is gearing up to face off against Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor in the quarterfinals, aiming to secure his first victory against him.
