"Worst way to win a final" - Rune after Munich Open triumph

Holger Rune became an ATP Tour winner for the first time on Saturday, after his opponent Botic van de Zandschulp was forced to retire in the final of the BMW Open by American Express in Munich.

Holger Rune celebrated his birthday in Munich a few days ago and now he has an ATP tour title to his name. It's something he will never forget yet it was not the way you want to win a trophy. He admitted it as much after the match as his opponent was forced to retire up 4-3:

“This was probably the worst way to win a final- I was obviously expecting a very tough match and he came out very strong. I just wish him all the best, a speedy recovery, and we all just hope to see him back on the court very soon.”

Asked how it feels though, Rune said he's happy:

“I’m super happy, of course. As I said, not the way I want it to end, but if I look through the week, what a week. I played some unbelievable tennis, really fighting my way through it. To be playing here in Munich and winning my first ATP title in front of such a brilliant crowd, I couldn’t really ask for more.”