Racket on the Court: Rune's Showdown with a Rowdy Spectator

Danish tennis star Holger Rune found himself confronting more than just his opponent during a French Open match. During a tense match against Frenchman Quentin Halys, an aggressive spectator heckled Rune for his on-court actions, demanding him to be ejected. The incident unfolded towards the closing stages of the third round match.

Rune, the tournament's 10th seed, explained that the fan reacted unjustly to his towel-handling. 'The guy was yelling aggressively at me. This was very odd as I hadn't done anything against him,' Rune stated. He requested the intrusive fan's removal, expressing discomfort over the unwarranted confrontation.

Despite this incident with one individual, Rune voiced appreciation for the remaining crowd's respect, particularly highlighting 'They were very respectful.' Rune advances to the fourth round, preparing to face Italy's Lorenzo Musetti.

(With inputs from agencies.)