Chilling scenes in Stockholm: Rune withdraws and leaves court in tears, Humbert advances to final
The semifinal between Holger Rune and Ugo Humbert in Stockholm was cut short. Severely injured in the ankle, the Dane had to withdraw at the beginning of the second set. The Frenchman takes advantage of this cruel scenario to reach the tournament final.
Terrible scenes in Stockholm. While leading during his semifinal against Ugo Humbert (6-4, 2-2), Holger Rune suddenly injured his ankle.
The Dane burst into tears, mentioning a possible Achilles tendon rupture to the ATP physio. He left the court with the latter's assistance, being unable to walk.
Humbert, in this particular context, secures his qualification for the Swedish tournament final. This marks his second indoor final of the year after Marseille in February. He will face either Denis Shapovalov or Casper Ruud.
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