“I’m in the semis, he’s not”, Holger Rune fires shot at Lorenzo Musetti for hitting him with a body shot

Rune fires back at Musetti for hitting him with body shot

“I’m in the semis, he’s not”, Holger Rune fires shot at Lorenzo Musetti for hitting him with a body shot

Lorenzo Musetti (L), Holger Rune (R) (File Pic)

Holger Rune took aim at his his opponent and fellow youngster Lorenzo Musetti for hitting a ball straight at him during their quarterfinal match at the Queen’s Club Championships, though he acknowledged that the maneuver was not, strictly speaking, illegal.

Offering his post-match comments, Rune said, “I mean, it’s not the best thing to do for sure. But again, it is legal. He can hit a ball where he wants to. But, yeah, for sure this just gives me, you know, fire in my belly to beat him even more. So, I am super happy to manage to beat him in two sets, it feels good. I’m in the semifinal, he’s not. So, I’m happy.” added the 20-year-old Dane speaking exclusively to Tennis TV.

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Holger Rune advanced to his first career grass court semifinal on Friday, defeating Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-5 at the Queen’s Club Championships.

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Rune went on to say that he enjoys playing on grass and that his mindset has been “incredibly good” in his first three matches at the Queen’s Club Championships. He will next face Australian Alex de Minaur in the semifinals on Saturday.

Speaking of the incident, it took place when the two players were vying for a spot in the semifinals and were playing aggressively. At one point, Musetti hit a ball directly at Rune’s body. The Danish player was hit on his left arm and took offense at Musetti’s actions. Although Musetti offered a quick apology, Rune was not inclined to pardon. He gave Musetti a stern stare before walking away.

The incident did not escalate, but there was palpable tension between the two players. Rune went on to win the match in straight sets, but the episode will likely be remembered as one of the highlights of the tournament.

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Rune’s Resilience Fuels Grass Court Confidence

Holger Rune (Image via Esquire)
Holger Rune (Image Credits: Esquire)

Rune has been one of the most impressive players on tour this year, and he has demonstrated that he can contend with the best on all surfaces. However, he has particularly enjoyed playing on grass, and he has credited his mindset for his success.

“I enjoy it [on grass],” Rune said. “I think I’m starting to play better and better. [It’s] getting more challenging in every match and I think my mindset has been incredibly good these three matches. I’ve been able to come from a break behind and stay in the moment.”

Rune’s mindset has been quite evident in his matches at the Queen’s Club Championships. He has come back from a breakdown in each of his three matches, and he has shown a lot of resilience. He will need to continue to play with this kind of mindset if he wants to win the title.

The Dane’s next opponent, Alex de Minaur, is also a very talented player. The Australian is aiming for his second grass court title, and he will be a tough challenge for Rune. However, Rune will be confident after his victory over Musetti, and he will be looking to continue his good form in the semifinals.

The match between Rune and de Minaur is scheduled to take place on Saturday. It is sure to be a close and exciting match, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.

Holger Rune’s passion for the game fuels heated exchanges

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Holger Rune, Stan Wawrinka (Images via Tennis TV)

Holger Rune has been described as having a “volatile vibe” similar to Nick Kyrgios. After losing to Stan Wawrinka in the Paris Masters, Rune was called a “baby on the court” by the Swiss star. Rune responded by shaking Wawrinka’s hand at the net after their match at Indian Wells and saying, “You have nothing to say now?”

Rune also got into a verbal spat with Casper Ruud during their recent French Open quarterfinal clash. The soft-spoken Norwegian later said, “It might be time to grow up a bit.”

Rune has denied being a “bad boy”. He has also said that he is simply passionate about the game and that he does not back down from anyone.

Some people have criticized Rune’s behavior, saying that it is unprofessional and disrespectful. Others have defended Rune, saying that he is simply passionate and that he is not afraid to speak his mind.

It is important to note that Rune is still a young player, and he is still learning how to handle the pressures of professional tennis. It is possible that his temper could mellow down as he gets older, but it is also possible that he will continue to be a fiery competitor who is not afraid to speak his mind. Either way, it is almost certain that the Danish tennis star is going to be a force to reckon with in Men’s Singles for the foreseeable future.

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