French Open: Holger Rune sends mother out of the stadium and causes a scandal – criticism of the Dane’s behavior

“You don’t send your mother out of the box,” the former Spanish tennis pro made it clear.

Up to that point, Rune had held his ground impressively against Ruud and drew level with his Norwegian counterpart in the second set. However, when he conceded a break in the third set, the youngster exploded.

“If you can’t help me, then go,” he shouted at his mother as he switched sides. She then left the interior of the stadium, but returned a few games later.

Eurosport pundit Mischa Zverev couldn’t understand the reaction of the rising talent from Denmark.

“I don’t understand that. I’m not a mother and my son is not that old that we have such a relationship with each other that he is on the field and I say something to him that annoys him,” explained the 34- Year-olds in the analysis of the duel in the Eurosport program Matchball.

Rune’s behavior during the match didn’t always suit his opponent Ruud. “He’s young and new, so you can excuse it. But when you’re on a big stage, maybe it’s time to grow up a bit,” he told Norway’s VG.

French Open: Rune reacts to scandal

“I put my heart and soul into my work, that’s just how I am,” he summarized. In the quarterfinals he couldn’t show his best tennis, which is why he was frustrated. “Nevertheless, I have to find a way to win and keep my emotions under control,” he admitted. “I’m aware of that and I’ll improve on that.”

Rune denied sending his mother out of the arena after his elimination. “I didn’t tell my mother to leave the stadium. That wasn’t the reason,” he told Discovery Plus.