Holger Rune directed an explicit outburst at his mother and support team during his shock defeat to Valentin Vacherot in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Shanghai Masters.<\/p>\n
The world No 11 was a heavy favourite to progress to the semi-finals from his match with Vacherot, but he fell to the 204th-ranked qualifier 6-2, 6-7(4), 4-6 in two hours and 59 minutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rune<\/a> broke Vacherot twice to take the opening set comfortably, but his 26-year-old Monegasque opponent levelled the match by winning a marathon second set that lasted just short of an hour and a half.<\/p>\n In the deciding set, Rune became the latest high-profile star to suffer from cramping in Shanghai after Jannik Sinner<\/a> and Daniil Medvedev.\u00a0Seven players have been forced to retire mid-match due to the gruelling heat and humidity at the tournament.<\/p>\n The Dane was struggling badly physically as he lost his serve to love at 3-3. Rune battled on, but the break proved decisive as Vacherot closed out a huge victory.<\/p>\n At 0-30 in that crucial 3-3 game in the third set, Rune ranted at his coaching box, which included his mother, Aneke, his coach, Lars Christensen, and his physical trainer, Marco Panichi.<\/p>\n At the end of his complaints, Rune asked: \u201cWhat can I do?\u201d<\/p>\n Panichi, who has previously worked with Sinner and Novak Djokovic, took up the coaching mantle as he said: \u201cKeep hitting the ball with the right length. That\u2019s it.\u201d<\/p>\n Novak Djokovic\u2019s Shanghai opponent\u2019s comment at the net sparks \u2018bizarre\u2019 verdict<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Holger Rune calls for drastic ATP rule change as \u2018brutal\u2019 Shanghai conditions cause havoc<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Rune was given a time violation warning for his lengthy exchange with his team, and he fell 0-40 down by netting a backhand on his first shot after Vacherot returned his serve on the next point.<\/p>\n The 22-year-old\u2019s anger at this miss was evident as he went to smash his racket on the court, but stopped himself.<\/p>\n The former world No 4 then looked at his coaching box in exasperation and shouted: \u201cF*** you. F*** you guys. F*** you.\u201d<\/p>\n Very very classy Holger Rune. Telling your mom \u201cf you\u201d pic.twitter.com\/GKXyMHoOiu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brian\u2019s Breaking News and Intel (@intelFromBrian) October 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Rune\u2019s frustration likely stemmed from his body failing him with such a big opportunity on the line, which is understandable.<\/p>\n The Dane, who has had an inconsistent season, would have set up a blockbuster Shanghai semi-final showdown with tennis icon Djokovic<\/a>.<\/p>\n With Carlos Alcaraz<\/a> absent and Sinner having exited in the third round, this was a good chance for Rune to win his second Masters 1000 title and first since the 2022 Paris Masters.<\/p>\n However, Rune undoubtedly crossed the line with the manner of his outburst, and it is the latest example of him failing to maintain his composure and manage his emotions on court.<\/p>\n The 22-year-old\u2019s talent is unquestionable, but mentally, he still has a lot to prove if he is to be a serious challenger to Alcaraz and Sinner.<\/p>\n READ NEXT: WATCH: Daniil Medvedev takes dig at Rafael Nadal with favouritism claim in Shanghai rant<\/a> The post Holger Rune crossed the line with explicit tirade at his mother and team in shock Shanghai loss<\/a> appeared first on Tennis365<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Holger Rune directed an explicit outburst at his mother and support team during his shock defeat to Valentin Vacherot in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Shanghai Masters. 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