Fils takes advantage of Rune's surprising abandonment in Hamburg!

It was an absolutely XXL performance by Arthur Fils.

Playing against Holger Rune, ranked 17th in the world and seeded number 2 in Hamburg, the Frenchman was in the midst of putting in an incredible performance when his opponent withdrew (6-4, 4-1 ab.).

Dominated, Rune decided to throw in the towel. While we must remain cautious as the players' physical condition remains an enigma, some specialists will surely be perplexed.

Indeed, the Dane seemed far more dominated than diminished, although anything remains possible, and a major injury could also explain his withdrawal.

In any case, Fils is through to the semi-finals, where he will face Sebastian Baez (19th).