Veronika Kudermetova recently shared an unexpected and humorous moment during a podcast hosted by former tennis pro Elena Vesnina. The Russian player, now 28, spoke about receiving a few direct messages from fellow tennis star Holger Rune. These messages, she explained, went beyond typical tour friendship.
Straightforward and Smiling
Kudermetova didn’t leave Rune hanging—she responded quickly and clearly. “I told him that I am too old for him and that if he looked at my Instagram, he would realize that I am married.” Her response hinted not just at their age gap, but also gently pointed Rune toward a reality check that was readily available online. Her husband, she added, is currently 41 years old.
Rune’s Quick Retreat
The Danish player reportedly apologized after realizing his blunder, and according to Kudermetova, has since kept his distance. “He doesn’t even greet me when we cross paths at tournaments,” she remarked, laughing at the awkward turn their brief exchange had taken.
Social Media’s Missed Memo
The exchange highlights one of the amusing pitfalls of modern communication—even something as simple as checking someone’s profile could prevent an embarrassing moment. Fortunately, Kudermetova took it all with grace and humor, making the encounter more charming than awkward.
Not Rune tried to flirt with Veronika Kudermetova and he didn't know she was married 😩😩😩 pic.twitter.com/MakjbFEm74
— Brian | #24inMontreal (@stanpokey) July 29, 2025
Holger Rune in 2025
At the moment ranked no.9, Holger played his last match on the 30th of June when he lost to Unknown Player bye in the 1st round in Toronto (draw).
During this season Holger has achieved an overall 22-14 match record. This year, Holger clinched 1 title in Barcelona. Rune reached the final in Indian Wells.
