Denmark’s Holger Rune has expressed his anger after being
forced to retire from the Mexican Open. The 21-year-old’s journey in the competition
ended on Thursday when he couldn’t complete the match against America’s Brandon
Nakashima.
The final score of the match was 3-0. It was later revealed
that Rune was actually forced to retire from the contest. The development was confirmed by the player in a statement released on the social media platform, where he expressed anger about what happened and revealed that he did not take part in the competition because of food poisoning.
“Furious and so sad at the same time,” Rune said in a post
on social media platform X, previous known as Twitter. “Had a food poisoning
and was unable to play today. One of my favorite places is Mexico and I love
this tournament @AbiertoTelcel. Absolutely not the way I wanted it to end.”
The defeat is a serious blow for Rune, who has been going
through a difficult phase in the 2025 season. His first competition in the
ongoing season was the Brisbane International, where he lost in the first round to Czech Republic’s Jiri Lehecka in straight sets with a score of 7-5 and 6-3.
He then moved to Melbourne and featured in the first Grand Slam
of the year — the Australian Open. In that competition, he lost to reigning
world number one Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the fourth round with a score of 6-3,
3-6, 6-3, 6-2. Rune’s next competition was the ATP event in Rotterdam. There,
he lost in the second round to Spain’s Pedro Martinez of Spain in straight sets
with a score of 6-4, 6-1.
Before coming to Mexico,
the 21-year-old, who was once regarded as the next big thing, featured in the
Argentina Open but crashed in the first round after losing to Argentina’s Mariano
Navone in straight sets with a score of 6-1, 7-6.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
claps 0visitors 0
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- Can't help but suspect Vukov is back to his old self again. Thank you, WTA. Perhaps you can give them a "Battling Couple of the Year Award 2026" ??
mandoist08-11-2026 - Wtf? Why is there no reason? And what about the men's?Bel08-11-2026
- One step by another step -- WTA continues to 'lose the plot'. Too many hi-tech microphones being installed at most venues!!! Remove them (especially those along the hallways, sidewalks, and pathways throughout the venues. Not to mention (most of all) remove the mic's from the Players/Coaches Box.mandoist06-11-2026
- Enough of her bullshit. Go marry someone.mandoist06-11-2026
- Don't you just love this young lady!? We fans often expect athletes to be supermen and superwomen, often forgetting that they WILL GET TIRED! I love Alex's perspective. Tiredness for an athlete should never be viewed as a negative, especially if you are healthy, taking care of your body and mental health and putting in the work. What a mature perspective. Good for you, Alex!Rapunzel05-11-2026
- Jess is absolutely correct! But the disrespect is a trait I have noticed in most of the Russian players. Mirra is good but very immature and lacks humility. Conceivable needs to get a handle on that!Rapunzel05-11-2026
- Having spent weeks and weeks through the years on tour, I can say with confidence that Conchita was (is) one of the very few who realize the surprising level of maturity (and sometimes lack of) which Mirra seems to have developed in such a demanding adult world of Pro-Tennis. While at the same time reminding herself (Conchita, that is) that Mirra is still young and developing mentally and physically. The general public may forget at times, or not at all realize, these modern era young athletes do not have a 'normal' Youth. It's a major sacrifice, among countless sacrifices, these athletes must make. People who blow-off that fact are ignorant and unfair when they blurt out, "They choose fame so they have to put up with the intrusions on their lives". No, they do not.mandoist05-11-2026
- Okay... someone with a camera was EAVESDROPPING on a private conversation. Shouldn't that be the point of discussion here? Regardless of the sensationalist crap by media, Pegula (and anyone) has a right to an opinion. There used to be an expectation that private conversations were respected, regardless of 'stardom' and whatever other defensive excuses media tries to shove in our faces. Boo-hoo if feelings are hurt. BTW: Having been employed at various tourney venues, etc., I can't tell you how nasty and offensive players can be when discussing their opponents and colleagues... in "private". Well, I could, but won't. I also challenge anyone to deny what Jessica said is false.mandoist05-11-2026
- Vacherot is Mongasque, rather than Swiss. The tournament was Swiss :DTrwd7702-11-2026
- After a couple decades traveling to IIHF tourneys overseas... our family is done with it... and I will not be the only one!! Bad enough the NHL allows Ovachenko (a Putin Supporter and Campaigner) to live and play in the USA. Let's not forget the STATE SPONSORED RUSSIAN DOPING PROGRAMS still in effect today.mandoist31-10-2026
