WATCH: Holger Rune’s ‘dramaqueen’ behaviour after winning the BMW Open irks fans who accuse him of FAKING injury

Roelf-Jan Drent accuses Rune of faking injuries

WATCH: Holger Rune’s ‘dramaqueen’ behaviour after winning the BMW Open irks fans who accuse him of FAKING injury

Holger rune ( credits - tennis net)

The ATP Tour is known for its grueling matches and intense competition. Players are expected to push themselves to the limit and fight through injuries and adversity to secure victory. And that’s exactly what Holger Rune did at the BMW Open by American Express in Munich on Sunday.

Despite battling physical issues and facing a daunting deficit against Botic van de Zandschulp, the top-seeded Rune dug deep and mounted an incredible comeback to win the match and claim his fourth tour-level title. However, instead of being hailed as a hero, Rune’s victory was marred by a controversial tweet from Roelf-Jan Drent. In his tweet, Drent called Rune a “dramaqueen” and accused him of faking a shoulder and ankle injury.

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The tweet sparked a heated debate on social media, with many fans and players coming to Rune’s defense. Some accused Drent of sour grapes, while others pointed out that injuries are a common occurrence in professional tennis and should be taken seriously. Rune himself did not respond to Drent’s tweet, choosing instead to focus on his hard-fought victory.

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In another interesting twist to the story, John Horn added to the conversation on Twitter with a tweet of his own. Horn noted that Rune had won a BMW I4 electric car for his victory in Munich, but that the 19-year-old did not yet have a driver’s license and was unable to drive it. Horn described the situation as “hilarious,” adding another layer to the drama surrounding Rune’s victory.

Despite the lightheartedness of Horn’s tweet, the controversy over Rune’s alleged “dramaqueen” behavior and faking of injuries continues to swirl on social media.

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Fans and players react to controversy surrounding Holger Rune’s alleged faking of injuries

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Holger rune
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Holger Rune‘s recent victory at the BMW Open has been marred by accusations of faking injuries, with Roelf-Jan Drent tweeting that Rune was a “dramaqueen” who feigned a shoulder and ankle injury. However, many fans and players have come to Rune’s defense, pointing out that injuries are a common occurrence in professional tennis and should not be taken lightly.

Some fans have taken to social media to express their support for Rune, with one Twitter user stating that “Holgy owns Pinner. At 19yrs Holgy has a masters and ranked 7th. Pinner at 21 is yet to win a masters and ranked below Rune. Rune never fakes injuries just like Djokovic.” Another fan defended Rune’s injury, tweeting that “Rune legitimately twisted his ankle, didn’t look nice.“

Despite these voices of support, others have remained skeptical of Rune’s alleged injuries. One Twitter user called the injuries “very fake,” while another suggested that “this is what Rune does for the fake arm injury.”

The controversy surrounding Rune’s victory highlights the passion and scrutiny that surrounds professional tennis. Fans and players alike are invested in the sport and quick to express their opinions on everything from injuries to match outcomes. While the accusations against Rune are unfortunate, they also serve as a reminder of the intense pressure and scrutiny that players face on the ATP Tour.

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