According to homophobic statements by Holger Rune: ATP is investigating the incident
After his homophobic statements at the Challenger tournament in Biella,Holger Rune threatens consequences from the ATP.
by Nikolaus Fink
last edit: Jun 09, 2021, 09:38 am
Actually, Holger Rune could only have been happy last weekend: The Dane won his first title at Challenger level on Sunday with an extremely competitive final victory over Marco Trungelliti, but this success of the young Dane should not be the number one topic of conversation.
Because Rune made a verbal derailment in the semifinals against Tomas Martin Etcheverry. TV records show that Holger Rune insulted his opponent as "Bøsserøv" (gay ass) and "Bøsse" (gay).
Rune apologizes
Following his final victory, the former number one in the junior world rankings apologized to TV2 Sport for her statements. "I didn't want to hurt anyone. I have full respect for homosexuals. I will never say things like that again. I love diversity. I have nothing against gays. Really nothing."
"I'm still young and have to study. I can't allow myself to say crap like that. I've been given a lesson and I think it's fair for people to comment on this. That's not okay," led Rune, who himself also apologized on his Instagram account, continued from.
ATP steps in
Nevertheless, the world number 291 threatens. now consequences on the part of the ATP. As the association of professional male tennis players announced on Monday via "TV2" , the incident is now being investigated.
"The ATP is committed to ensuring an inclusive environment for all players, employees and fans and there is absolutely no place for homophobic expressions in tennis," said the ATP statement. The exact consequences of the statements for the 18-year-old are currently unknown.