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Miami Open Showdown 2025: Can Holger Rune Overcome American Rival Reilly Opelka?

by Ethan White
March 21, 2025
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Miami Open Showdown 2025: Can Holger Rune Overcome American Rival Reilly Opelka?

Holger Rune (left) passes Jack Draper during a changeover during the men's championship final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., Sunday, March 16, 2025.

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Holger Rune is gearing up to assert his dominance at the Miami Open 2025, following his disappointing loss at the Indian Wells Masters to Jack Draper. The Danish prodigy, known for his aggressive playstyle, has been honing his skills to secure a win. However, his path to the crown won’t be a walk in the park as he’s set to face off against the American crowd favorite, Reilly Opelka. The question on everyone’s lips is – can Rune navigate this daunting challenge and emerge victorious? Let’s delve into the details.

Taking a sneak peek at the upcoming match, Opelka is entering Miami Masters with a Round of 16 exit at the Challenger Phoenix under his belt. He managed to secure his spot against Rune by defeating fellow American, Chris Eubanks, in the Masters 1000 tournament opening round, sending him home with straight sets.

Rune, on the contrary, comes to Miami as the eleventh seed, affording him a bye in the opening round. At 21, Rune has already proven his mettle in the tour-level, with a commendable runner-up finish at Indian Wells. Despite showcasing formidable form throughout the tournament, he fell short against Draper in the final.

In terms of head-to-head history, Rune and Opelka are on uncharted territory – this Miami Open match will mark their first encounter on the ATP circuit. Thus, their head-to-head tally stands at a neutral 0-0.

As we turn our attention to a possible prediction, it’s interesting to note that Rune has an 11-7 win-loss record for the 2025 season. He started the year on a shaky note, with a Round of 32 exit in Brisbane. However, he managed to bounce back with a respectable fourth-round finish at the Australian Open, against eventual champion Jannik Sinner. Despite a series of early exits in Rotterdam, Argentina, and Acapulco, Rune turned the tables with a significant victory in Indian Wells, taking his tour-level title tally to five.

The former World No. 4 is known for his versatile return tactics, coupled with an aggressive baseline game. Rune has the knack to shake things up with an occasional slice, often catching his opponents off-guard. However, his towering American opponent brings his own set of skills to the court.

Reilly Opelka, famed for his powerful serves, which can reach speeds of 227 km/h, employs a flexible gameplay marked by impressive on-court mobility. Opelka started 2025 in Brisbane, where, despite his best efforts, he lost to Jiri Lehecka after a back injury forced him to retire early in the first set. This led to him missing the Auckland tournament. A second-round exit in the Australian Open followed, but he regained momentum by reaching the quarterfinals in Dallas. However, his performance in Delray Beach, Indian Wells, and Challenger Phoenix saw him struggling to surpass the Round of 16. At 27, Opelka is yet to make his mark on the Masters 1000 level.

Considering Rune’s recent superior performance record, it’s likely that the Dane will triumph over Opelka in the second round of the Miami Open without much resistance. It’s predicted that Rune will secure a straight sets win, further cementing his status as a rising star on the ATP circuit.

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