Video - Rune Celebrates His Title with the Traditional Dive into the Barcelona Pool

Le 20/04/2025 à 21h10 par Jules Hypolite

Holger Rune secured the fifth title of his career in Barcelona on Sunday by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final.

The Dane, who delivered an exceptionally strong week to claim the trophy, celebrated his triumph by diving into the tournament pool with the ball kids (see video below).

A tradition established in 1991 at the Catalan event, it continues to bring smiles every year.

Alcaraz, Carlos [1]

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Rune, Holger [6]

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Barcelone

Tableau

Holger Rune

11e, 3090 points

That video footage makes me smile.

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