Fifth-seed Holger Rune takes on 29th-seed Alexandre Muller in a Canadian Open Round of 32 clash tonight at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto.
The 22-year-old Rune, currently ranked No. 9 in the world, enters with confidence after recently training with Andre Agassi to sharpen his tactical game. He’s had a solid 2025 campaign, with a 22-14 record and one title, beating Carlos Alcaraz in Barcelona on clay.
Rune began his run in Toronto by defeating Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, armed with a lethal serve, in straight sets, 7-6, 6-3.
Muller, meanwhile, began the year with his first ATP title at Hong Kong, but has seen mainly first-round exits in recent tournaments. Still, he’s 18-17 on the year and showed resilience in his three-set comeback over Miomir Kecmanović (2–6, 6–3, 7–5) in the second round this week.
Rune-Muller Head-to-Head
Rune owns the only previous meeting: a straight-sets win on clay over Muller in the Biella Challenger quarterfinals in 2021.
What to Watch
Rune will rely on his all-court variety and precision to control rallies, using his serve and movement to dictate play.
Muller, known for his fitness and counter-attacking ability, will aim to frustrate Rune by staying consistent and extending exchanges. Key will be Rune’s handling of arrayed angles and Muller’s return depth.
Prediction
Rune in two sets. Expect Rune to capitalize on experience and mental edge. But if Muller maintains intensity and cuts error count, he could test Rune in moments, though the Dane should advance in two sets.
How to Watch Alexandre Muller vs. Holger Rune
The Muller–Rune match is now estimated to start at 7:10 PM Eastern on Grandstand Court at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto, after the Tien-Opelka match.
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel as part of its whip-around coverage, but for fans of Muller or Rune, the best bet is the dedicated stream for this match on the Tennis Channel website (here) and app.
Muller vs. Rune
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Estimated Start Time: 7:10 PM Eastern (after Tien-Opelka)
Venue: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto
Court: Grandstand Court
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website, with simulcast and dedicated match feed
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