No more NextGen as Rune becomes Turin alternate

Holger Rune on Sunday withdrew from the NextGen Finals in Milan after winning a breakthrough Masters 1000 title in Paris.

The Danish teenager stunned six-time champion Novak Djokovic 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, enough of a ranking move to earn him alternate status at the ATP Finals in Milan starting in a week.

Rune revealed his new plan after victory over 21-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic at the Bercy arena in two and a half hours.

“Of course I’m going to go to Turin,” the 19-year-old said.

“It was unexpected 4 or 5 weeks ago. I’m happy to officially finish my season, 

“I hope everyone remains healthy but if I can do more matches, I’ll be happy also.

“I’m super happy how I officially ended my season, and if there possibly is more matches, I’m just super excited for it. 

“Right now I just can’t wait to get some sleep, get some food, just relax totally.”

Main photo:- Holger Rune with his first Masters 1000 trophy, the Tree of life in Bercy by Chryslene Caillaud

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