US EditionHolger Rune Sparks Controversy with 'Unsportsmanlike' Accusation at Spanish Fans After Davis Cup Exit
Spain overcame a 2-0 deficit against Denmark, with Pablo Carreño Busta securing the decisive victory to reach the 2025 Davis Cup Final Eight.
- On September 14, 2025, Spain rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Denmark 3-2 in Marbella, earning their spot among the eight teams advancing to the Davis Cup quarterfinals.
- Denmark won the first two matches on Saturday, putting Spain under pressure despite the absence of top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz.
- Spain clinched the comeback with Pedro Martinez defeating Holger Rune 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 and Pablo Carreno Busta beating Elmer Møller 6-2, 6-3.
- Belgium secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Australia in Sydney, with Raphael Collignon overcoming Aleksandar Vukic in three sets—dropping the first in a tiebreak before rallying to win the next two—to clinch the tie.
- These results advance Spain and Belgium into the Davis Cup Final 8, marking Spain's first comeback from 2-0 down and highlighting competitive qualifier ties over the weekend.
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Holger Rune sparks controversy with 'unsportsmanlike' accusation at Spanish fans after Davis Cup exit
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Spain and Belgium advanced to the Davis Cup Final 8 with dramatic victories. Spain overcame a 2-0 deficit against Denmark, while Belgium denied Australia's comeback bid in Sydney. The final matches are set for November in Bologna, featuring top tennis nations, including defending champions Italy.
"He cursed the fans, and then he threw two balls, and you didn't even call a penalty" - David Ferrer left furious with Holger Rune's behaviour in crucial Davis Cup match
It was not to be for Denmark in the Davis Cup qualifier against Spain, losing 3-2 despite coming out on top in the first two matches. The contest has been overshadowed by the attitude of Holger Rune, who refused to shake the hand of the umpire and cursed at the crowd. It was a hugely important set o...
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