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holger rune Retired from his Nordic Open semi-final and limping off the court in tears after suffering an injury mid-match that could have ended his season.
22 year old Dane Rune was the pioneer ugo humbert 6-4 2-2 in Stockholm when he reached the midpoint, stretching his left leg in pain.
Roon staggered to the side of the court and covered his face with his hands – but was unable to continue the match due to a handshake with Humbert.
Roon was helped off the court by his physio as his mother Aneke Roon looked worried.
The world number 11 was hoping to reach the final of Scandinavia’s biggest tournament to make a late advance. atp finalBut his season now seems to be over.
“This was not the way I wanted to win,” said Humbert, who will face casper rood Or denis shapovalov In Sunday’s final.
“I’m extremely disappointed for Holger, I hope he recovers. I wish him a speedy recovery. It was a great match. He was playing a little better than me, but I’m really sorry for Holger.”