Holger Rune, the world No. 57, expressed regret over his decision to compete in the Miami Open after suffering a crushing defeat at the hands of Fabian Marozsan in his opening match. The 20-year-old, who received a bye into the second round as one of the top seeds, lasted just 59 minutes on court against Marozsan.
Marozsan, a 24-year-old newcomer to the tournament, showcased his potential for upsets by dispatching Rune with a dominant 6-1, 6-1 victory. Rune struggled to find his rhythm, winning less than half of the points on his own serve while Marozsan fired four aces en route to the convincing win.
Addressing his disappointing performance, Rune took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to explain the circumstances surrounding his defeat. “Unfortunately this was the end of @MiamiOpen. I knew I wasn’t feeling 100% well today but I didn’t imagine my energy level would be so low,” Rune wrote, acknowledging his physical limitations during the match.
Unfortunately this was the end of @MiamiOpen . I knew I wasn’t feeling 100% well today but I didn’t imagine my energy level would be so low. Looking back I should’ve pulled out . But it’s always difficult because I had been preparing and wanting to play for a week. Time to go… pic.twitter.com/ebjauGo4T7
— Holger Rune (@holgerrune2003) March 24, 2024
Rune candidly admitted that, in hindsight, he should have withdrawn from the tournament due to his health concerns. “Looking back I should’ve pulled out. But it’s always difficult because I had been preparing and wanting to play for a week,” he confessed, reflecting on the challenges of balancing preparation with physical well-being.
With his Miami Open campaign cut short, Rune expressed gratitude for the support he received from fans and vowed to return to Europe to regroup. Despite the disappointment of his early exit, Rune’s introspective approach highlights the importance of prioritizing health and well-being in the demanding world of professional tennis.
As Rune navigates the ups and downs of his career, his experience at the Miami Open serves as a valuable lesson in listening to his body and making difficult decisions for his long-term fitness and success on the court.
Holger Rune in 2024
WLWWLWWLLW Ranked world no.7, Holger played his last match on the 24th of March when he was overcome by world no.57 Fabian Marozsan 6-1 6-1 in the 2nd round in Miami (draw).
During this season Rune has managed to achieve a 13-7 match record. Holger Rune’s most significant performance of this year was getting to the final in Brisbane.
Rune will play next in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (Monte–Carlo). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of April.
Holger Rune |
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