Emotional Rune retires from Stockholm SF vs. Humbert
Holger Rune cut a distressed figure as he was assisted off court by the physio from his semi-final at the BNP Paribas Nordic Open in Stockholm on Saturday.
The Dane led Ugo Humbert 6-4, 2-2 when he felt a sharp pain in his left leg and was forced to retire after one hour, 23 minutes.
After pulling up, Rune instantly glanced his box with a disconcerted look and teared up while receiving treatment. However, he was unable to continue and was assisted off court.
Rune captured the Stockholm title in 2022 and appeared to be nearing a sixth consecutive Lexus ATP Head2Head win over Humbert. The Frenchman awaits Casper Ruud or Denis Shapovalov in Sunday’s final.
“It was not the way I wanted to win,” said Humbert. “I’m super disappointed for Holger, I hope he is going to be okay. I wish him a speedy recovery. It was a great match. He was playing a little bit better than me, but I’m really sorry for Holger.”
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Rune is 11th in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin and aiming to make a late push to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals for the first time since 2023. Meanwhile, Humbert is into his 10th ATP Tour final, and sixth on indoor hard courts.
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