Holger Rune took to Instagram to explain to his fans the reason for his mid-match retirement in Hamburg, revealing the significant impact of a knee injury sustained during his opening match at the tournament. On Friday, the No. 2 seed Rune was visibly struggling on the court. Fifth-seeded Arthur Fils took a comfortable 6-4, 4-1 lead in their Hamburg quarterfinal match. After losing the first set and falling behind by two breaks in the second, the 21-year-old Dane decided to retire from the match.
Rune expressed his regret to fans through his Instagram Story, saying, “So sorry guys. My knee had caused problems since the incident in the first match. Yesterday was bad. Today I tried but it wasn’t good.” This unfortunate withdrawal marks the end of his run at the ATP 500 tournament in Hamburg.
Rune’s decision to retire highlights the importance of prioritizing health and recovery in professional sports. The young tennis star’s transparency with his fans underscores his commitment to ensuring his physical well-being, despite the competitive setback.
Holger Rune in 2024
LWWLWWWLLW Currently ranked no.17, Holger played his last match on the 19th of July when he had to retire when playing against world no.28 Arthur Fils in the quarter and the scoreline was 6-4 4-1 .
Currently, during this year the Dane has managed to achieve a 27-15 record. Holger Rune’s best achievement of the current year was reaching the final in Brisbane.
Holger Rune will come up against the world no.293 Giovanni Fonio in the quarter. They have never competed against each other until now in top competitions.
Holger was the finalist in Brisbane (Brisbane International).
Rune won 4 titles in his career: 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
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