The tension didn’t end on the court between Casper Ruud and Holger Rune after their quarterfinal showdown at the French Open on Wednesday night.
Ruud grew frustrated with teenage phenom Rune’s antics throughout the match, which included constant berating of himself and his box. Rune even yelled “leave, leave, leave” at his box at one point, prompting his mother, Aneke, to exit the stadium.
“You can cheer on the court all you want and be happy. I do that myself when I win. But that’s such bad style. Have some respect”Casper Ruud of Norway reacts after winning against Holger Rune of Denmark in their men’s quarterfinal match during the French.Ruud’s father, Christian, called the accusation “a complete lie.” But Rune’s mother said that Christian was never in the locker room and would have no knowledge of what actually transpired.
Rune, the 19-year-old Dane, is considered one of the top young prospects in tennis and this was his first significant run at a grand slam.