Holger Rune vs Reilly Opelka Preview & Prediction | 2025 Miami Open | Second Round

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The huge-serving Reilly Opelka can be a danger to anyone on his day but the American has his work cut out against Indian Wells runner-up Holger Rune.

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time: Saturday 22nd March, 2025: UK – not before 3:00pm / US ET – not before 11:00am / US PT – not before 8:00am

Venue: Miami Gardens, Florida, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Holger Rune vs Reilly Opelka Prediction

Reaching the final of the Indian Wells Open didn’t exactly seem on the cards for Holger Rune, given his performances in 2025 up until that point, but the 21-year-old Dane played an excellent tournament, and was only denied his second ATP 1000 title by an inspired Jack Draper in the final.

The is Rune’s third participation in the main draw of the Miami Open, having bowed out in the second round last year and the fourth round on his first appearance in 2023.

Injury-plagued Reilly Opelka has shown flashes of his old self this year but still lacks the consistency that took him to number 17 in the world back in 2022. The big server battled past Christopher Eubanks in the first round, recording 12 aces in a 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) triumph over his compatriot.

Rune is a significant step-up in class though, with the Dane capable of nullifying Opelka’s chief weapon. Expect the Indian Wells finalist to take control in the rallies and progress to the third round in straight sets.

Holger Rune vs Reilly Opelka Tip: Holger Rune to win 2-0