“No offense to my opponent… but tons of unforced errors, this is not what I or anyone should expect” – Holger Rune rues shocking US Open 1R exit

Holger Rune expressed deep disappointment following his unexpected first-round exit at the 2024 US Open, where he was defeated by unseeded American Brandon Nakashima.

Despite being the favorite and showing promise in the lead-up to the tournament, Rune struggled significantly, committing numerous unforced errors and double faults, which contributed to his straight-set loss.

Reflecting on the match, Rune acknowledged the ideal playing conditions but lamented his poor performance, emphasizing that it was far below the standard expected of him. He vowed to address his shortcomings and assured his fans that he would work to avoid such a disappointing outcome in the future.