Rune took a 7:6(9) lead over Grigor Dimitrov in the round of 16 match in Monte Carlo

The Dane Holger Rune took a 7:6(9) lead of Grigor Dimitrov in the round of 16 match of the clay tournament of the "Masters 1000" series, which takes place in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Focus reported.

The set lasted 1 hour and 29 minutes.

The two won their games until 3:2 when Dimitrov got the first chances to break the finalist from last year's edition of the tournament and number 7 in the world. However, the Bulgarian failed in both of his attempts.

In turn, Rune took Dimitrov's serve in the very next game. Our first rocket managed to return the serve and tie the game at 5:5. A little later, it came to a tiebreak.

In it, the two exchanged several minibreaks, but in the end the Scandinavian rejoiced with success in the part with 11:9 points.

The two also played in the final of the tournament in Brisbane, Australia in January, when Grigor won 2:0 in the set.

The overall balance in the meetings between the two is in favor of the Bulgarian - 2 to 1 victories.