Munich Open: Rune vs O’Connell Tennis Prediction & Pick

TennisSection previews the 2023 Munich Open semifinal match featuring Holger Rune vs Christopher O’Connell on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Rune vs O’Connell Match Preview and Prediction

Will Holger Rune get the win? Will Christopher O’Connell pull off the upset? This will be an interesting one, where we have the top seed looking to take one step closer to defending his first-ever ATP title. Who will triumph and move through to the semifinals at the 2023 Munich Open?

Holger Rune has been playing awesome tennis, taking out Garin quite easily today. As one of the most in-form players in the world and a very strong clay courter, he’s the clear favorite for the trophy and especially the clear favorite in this particular match coming up against Christopher O’Connell. Rune may get in some trouble with the variety the Australian can bring, but I still expect Rune to get through this one and book his spot in the final of the 2023 Munich Open.

Christopher O’Connell got through in three sets to book his spot in the semifinals where he will face top seed Holger Rune. He comes in as a very heavy underdog but has already pulled off a solid upset this week taking out home favorite Alexander Zverev. O’Connell will have to have a great serving day and throw off the momentum of the Dane here at the 2023 Munich Open.

Rune vs O’Connell Prediction and Pick

Holger Rune and Christopher O’Connell have never met before, with this being their first career meeting. Rune can struggle with a player like this, with Cressy really throwing him off earlier this year. Rune will be happy to be on the clay though and with his current form, I can’t see any other result than a win for Rune and a place in the final at the 2023 Munich Open.