WATCH: Holger Rune looks to defend his BMW Open title

A day for the finals, as the BMW Open reaches its final stage of the tournament. An exciting clash awaits us, with defending champion Holger Rune set to face Botic van de Zandschulp.

This can be considered as one of the most exciting finals in recent years, as the competitors squared off in last year’s final of the BMW Open, with Rune claiming the victory from a walkover. Not only that, but the van de Zandschulp was in the lead of that final before retiring with a score of 3-4.

The Dane has had a successful start to the clay court season and is set to make his second final on the surface since his defeat to Andrey Rublev in the Monte-Carlo masters final.

The Danish 19-year-old secured his spot with a confident score of 6-2, 6-2 to defeat Australian star, Christopher O’Connell. Rune had a successful outing on the court, claiming three aces while receiving three double faults. Not only that, but the Dane was able to grab three from four break points, ultimately boosting him into the final.

O’Connell was not as successful as his opponent, grabbing one ace but only two double faults. He also struggled to claim any breakpoints, having won zero out of the eight possible chances.

“It’s been a very good start to the clay season for me and to be able to continue here in Munich means a lot,” Rune said in his on-court interview.

“I have very special memories from here, so super excited for tomorrow.”

“I think today was a good match,” Rune said.

“I had to be solid. Chris, he played a very good tournament beating some great players, so I’m very happy.”

Van de Zandschulp secured his spot in the final after defeating American Taylor Fritz with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (7-2). The Dutchman played a difficult yet exciting match, grabbing two aces and two double faults. He was also only able to grab two out of the possible six breakpoints.

Fritz served well, grabbing seven aces and only one double fault. However, the American fell short, only managing to grab one out of the five possible breakpoints.

“It means a lot, especially after last year. I had to retire in the final,” said van de Zandschulp.

“I think I have to make something up this year, so let’s hope I can try that tomorrow and we will see.”

The 27-year-old will certainly be going out to settle the score and avenge his loss in last year’s final.

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