Holger Rune secured a hard-fought victory over Dimitrov at the Monte Carlo, winning 7-6, 3-6, 7-6 in a marathon match lasting 3 hours and 30 minutes. Rune saved two match points in a gritty display, advancing to his fifth quarterfinal of 2024. With the clay season underway, Rune's potential is primed for a breakthrough despite a slow start this year.