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Rune deals with an angry fan at French Open by asking him to be removed

Danish player Holger Rune faced and defeated Quentin Halys in a five-set third-round match at the 2025 French Open on May 30 on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
The match featured controversy when Rune accused an aggressive French spectator of grabbing his towel and threatening his safety, leading him to demand the fan's removal multiple times.
Rune expressed discomfort and refused to resume play until the spectator was ejected, although umpire Adel Nour ultimately decided not to remove the fan, who left after some time.
Tim Henman, TNT Sports pundit and former British ATP player, criticized Rune's on-court attitude and urged him to focus more between points, comparing him to Jack Draper's more composed style.
Despite the incident, Rune secured his place in the round of 16, where he will face Lorenzo Musetti, but Henman suggested Rune needs improved resilience and attitude to reach higher levels.

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Rune deals with an angry fan at French Open by asking him to be removed

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