Best Tennis Reviews: ATP Round 3

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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Comeback stunner: Rallied from two sets down to beat Alex de Minaur—one of the tournament’s biggest upsets so far.
Dirt devil turn: Unexpectedly strong on clay this season with 13 clay wins in 2025, including a Challenger title in Turin.
Personal best in Paris: First time in the third round at Roland-Garros after eight previous attempts.
Wildcard warning: Slam third rounds haven’t been kind—just one career win in five tries.

Cinderella story: Nearly lost in qualifying, now into R3 after two five-set thrillers, including a comeback from two sets down vs. Mensik.
Fighting spirit: Gritty, tenacious, and fearless in high-pressure moments.
Quiet entry: Was battling injury and form issues before Paris—hadn’t won back-to-back matches on clay all year.
Breakthrough Slam: Main draw debut at a Grand Slam—already smashing expectations and set for a major ranking rise.

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Fitness Red Flags: Rune’s 2025 season has been riddled with interruptions—three retirements, questionable movement, and an overall drop in physical sharpness.
Erratic Start in Paris: Despite his top-10 seed, he’s looked vulnerable through two rounds, needing four sets in both matches and struggling to close with authority.
Recent Form Worries: A limp loss to Moutet in Rome and a labored win over Comesaña were far from confidence-boosting.
Still a Paris Threat: Made back-to-back quarterfinals here in 2022 and 2023. If his body holds up, his heavy topspin game and timing can still wreak havoc on clay.

Breakthrough Run: After 12 Slam tries, Halys is finally into the third round at his home major—clearly inspired by the crowd and the moment.
Momentum Builder: Took down Kecmanovic after benefiting from a R1 retirement—entering with energy and confidence.
Ranking Milestone: A win here could lift him into the ATP Top 50 for the first time in his career.
Wimbledon Flashback: Nearly upset Rune in 2023, leading two sets to love before losing in five—unfinished business looms.

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