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‘He Has to Thank the US Open for Giving Him..’- ATP Ace Holger Rune’s Disappointing Exit Hours After His Scheduling Rant Triggers Merciless Reactions From Tennis Fans

Published 08/28/2023, 5:37 PM EDT

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As the US Open 2023 kicked off with excitement and anticipation, an unexpected twist grabbed everyone’s attention right from the beginning. Roberto Carballes Baena, a name not widely known in tennis’s big leagues, pulled off a remarkable feat by beating the favorite, Holger Rune.

As soon as the young Dane packed his bags, fans took over the internet with their ridicule and started with their jokes about how Rune recently took to the app X to share his displeasure on being assigned Court 5 for his Round 1.

Fans couldn’t stop with their jokes after Holger Rune’s embarrassing R1 loss

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The US Open 2023 started with a bang no one anticipated as Roberto Carballes Baena pulled off a surprising win against Holger Rune. Baena fought hard and won with scores 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, leaving everyone at Flushing Meadows amazed.

As usual, tennis fans on social media couldn’t stay quiet. Some were surprised by Rune’s early departure, while others playfully reminded him of his past complaints about court assignments.

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One fan shared in disbelief, “wtf is life”

Another fan added, “Rune’s body and mind have not been the same since #Wimbledon”, referencing his crushing defeat against eventual champion, Carlos Alcaraz.

A third fan hilariously quipped, “Can’t complain about court assignments and then go out in the first round as a top 4 seed”

“Still don’t get why the 4th seed is out on the graveyard courts “ one fan wittily remarked.

Not holding back their trolling, a fan shared, “he has to thank the usopen for giving him court 5 so nobody saw whatever he did here”

With no end in sight about Rune’s recent court assignment complaint, a fan quipped, “at least now he won’t have to worry about people finding what court he’s playing on”

People on social media had a lot to say about Rune’s performance, stating, “Oh dear, Rune’s form has fallen off a cliff in the last few months”

A Nole fan appeared out of nowhere, stating, “Novak will play 3-4 matches and get to the final. Watch #USOpen”

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As the US Open 2023 continues, Carballes Baena’s win could make the tournament more exciting. His victory against a top-ranked player shows he’s a strong competitor. This is a reminder that tennis matches can be full of surprises, and every match can change everything.

21-Year-Old Rising ATP Star Holger Rune Cleverly Calls Out US Open for Its Scheduling as He Expresses Frustration Ahead of His Opening Round Match

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With this unexpected win, Roberto Carballes Baena has everyone’s attention at the US Open 2023, making fans excited for what happens next.

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Ansh Tandon

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Ansh Tandon is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. Ansh received his undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has been working in content creation for 2+ years. Before Ansh stepped into sports journalism, he was a professional tennis player, honing his skills in national level tournaments for the past 12 years as an active AITA athlete.
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Bhavani Singh