Rune and Van de Zandschulp Set to Clash at U.S. Open, Rune Aims to Overcome Past Disappointments
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FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY - August 25, 2025 – Holger Rune, the world No.9, will begin his 2025 U.S. Open campaign this afternoon against Botic van de Zandschulp on the Grandstand court. The match marks a critical opportunity for Rune to shed a history of early exits at the tournament, despite a strong season leading up to the Grand Slam.
Rune has been diligently preparing for the U.S.Open under the guidance of coaching legend Andre Agassi, a two-time U.S. Open champion himself. Agassi’s experience at Flushing Meadows is expected to be a key asset for the young Dane.
The 22-year-old Rune enjoyed a triumphant first half of 2025,highlighted by an ATP 500 title victory in Barcelona where he notably defeated Carlos Alcaraz. He also reached the final of the prestigious Indian Wells tournament. However, his form has been more inconsistent in recent months, a pattern he’ll be eager to reverse in New York.
Rune’s previous U.S. Open appearances have been underwhelming, suffering first-round defeats in the past two years. He’ll be persistent to avoid a repeat of those results and make a deeper run in the tournament.
Van de Zandschulp, currently ranked 73rd, brings a wealth of experience to the match. The Dutch player reached a career-high ranking of 22nd and arrives at the U.S. Open following a strong showing at the Winston-Salem tournament, where he reached the final. He also carries the momentum of a meaningful upset victory over Novak Djokovic at indian Wells earlier this year, demonstrating his ability to challenge top players.
head-to-Head Record
the head-to-head record favors Rune,who holds a 2-0 advantage over van de Zandschulp. Their previous encounters include a hard-fought victory for Rune in the 2023 Munich final, decided in a marathon tiebreak in the deciding set.
match Prediction
Prediction: Rune to win in four or five sets. Rune’s offensive capabilities and proven hard-court performance position him as the favorite. However, the U.S. Open’s unique atmosphere and van de Zandschulp’s recent form suggest a challenging match, possibly extending to four or five sets. Rune’s past struggles at this tournament also introduce an element of vulnerability.
How to Watch Van de Zandschulp vs. Rune
The match between Botic van de Zandschulp and Holger Rune is scheduled to begin around 3:15 PM Eastern Time on the Grandstand court at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens, New York.
coverage will be available on ESPN as part of its whip-around coverage of the U.S. Open. dedicated, uninterrupted match feeds are accessible to subscribers of ESPN+. An ESPN+ subscription starts at $11.99 per month.
Match Details
Date: Monday,August 25,2025
Expected Start Time: 3:15 PM eastern Time
Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center,Flushing Meadows,NY
Court: Grandstand
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app and website,ESPN+
