Holger Rune has a strong character, and quite often he does not have a great relationship with some crowds. However, things became quite weird before his match against Fabio Fognini in Rome. Holger won 6-4 6-2 But he was heavily booed when he stepped onto the court. As pointed out by the commentators, it is quite uncharacteristic that a tennis player has that kind of reception before even starting the match. Social Media didn’t like it.
This is the video.
Holger Rune was booed as he walked onto court to play Fabio Fognini
I can’t say I’ve ever seen anything like this when a player walks onto court
For a player to be booed mid-match is 1 thing, but to have this resentment before a match starts is wild
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 14, 2023
I’ve seen some heavy booing in Rome, definitely. But I thought it was just surprising to see it right at the start of the match 😳 don’t know if I’ve seen that anywhere to be honest
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 14, 2023
Rune in Rome, ranking, and results in 2023
WLLLWWWWLW Currently ranked no.7 (career-high), Rune owns a compiled 24-9 record in 2023. The Dane is now competing in Rome where he bested the world no.119 Arthur Fils 6-3 6-3 and the world no.130 Fabio Fognini 6-4 6-2.
Holger Rune will play the world no.77 Alexei Popyrin in the 4th round. In the past, they have never played each other till now in top events.
Rune has won 1 title in 2023 in Munich. Holger reached the final in Monte-Carlo (Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters).
Holger won 4 titles in his career: 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Rune has scheduled to compete next at the French Open (French Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of May.
Fabio Fognini in 2023
LLLLWWWLWL Currently the world no.130, Fabio played his last match on the 14th of May when he was defeated by world no.7 Holger Rune 6-4 6-2 in the 3rd round in Rome (draw).
This year Fabio has a composed 4-9 win-loss record.
Fognini is expected to play next at the French Open (French Open). He is currently an alternate. The main draw will start on the 28th of May.
Holger Rune and Fabio Fognini played each other just twice. Their current head to head is 2-0 for Rune. The last time they fought against each other, Holger Rune won 6-4 6-2 in the 3rd round in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 14th of May 2023.
Here are the highlights.
