Injury Woes Continue for Holger Rune as He Retires in Madrid

Holger Rune withdraws from Madrid Open match against Flavio Cobolli due to thigh injury.

Holger Rune withdrew from his Madrid Open match against Flavio Cobolli due to a possible thigh injury after losing the first set 2-6. The eighth-seeded Dane struggled with a muscle issue in his thigh during the second-round match.

This marks Rune's third retirement of the year, following similar incidents in Acapulco and Monte-Carlo. His fragile physique continues to impact his performance on the ATP Tour.

An unfortunate ending 💔@cobollifla advances as Rune retires after a 6-2 opening set.#MMOpen pic.twitter.com/5oz32Ydzb2

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 25, 2025

Eighth-seeded Holger Rune withdrew from his Madrid Open match against Flavio Cobolli due to a thigh muscle injury after losing the first set 2-6. Rune had taken a promising start to the season, winning the ATP 500 tournament in Barcelona just before the Madrid event.

Rune initially tried to continue playing after taking a medical timeout at 2-3, but his physical struggles became apparent. Cobolli won four straight games, and Rune ultimately chose to retire. Cobolli will next face 31st seed Brandon Nakashima.