Holger Rune explains reasons for shock Fabian Marozsan loss at Miami Open - 'I should have pulled out'

Updated 25/03/2024 at 16:11 GMT

Sixth seed Holger Rune suffered a shock defeat at the Miami Open as he was beaten 6-1 6-1 by world No. 57 Fabian Marozsan in 59 minutes. Rune admitted afterwards that he "should’ve pulled out" of the tournament as he wasn't feeling at his best and his energy levels were low. Marozsan now has a 3-1 record against top-10 opponents and next faces Alexei Popyrin.

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Holger Rune was left regretting that he didn’t pull out of the Miami Open before his shock defeat world No. 57 Fabian Marozsan.

Sixth seed Rune was swept aside 6-1 6-1 in a surprisingly one-sided contest by Marozsan.

Marozsan struck 23 winners as he won in just 59 minutes against Rune, who looked well short of his best level.

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Rune took to social media after the match and explained why he had not been able to compete with Marozsan.

“Unfortunately this was the end of the Miami Open [for me],” said Rune.

“I knew I wasn’t feeling 100% well today but I didn’t imagine my energy level would be so low.”

“Looking back I should’ve pulled out. But it’s always difficult because I had been preparing and wanting to play for a week. Time to go back to Europe. Thanks for the support Miami.”

Rune reunited with coach Patrick Mouratoglou last month and has had some encouraging results, reaching the semi-finals of the Mexican Open and quarters of Indian Wells.

He will be looking to return to full fitness for the start of the clay season in April.

Marozsan now has a 3-1 record against top-10 opponents having also upset Carlos Alcaraz in Rome last year and Casper Ruud in Shanghai.

He will face Alexei Popyrin in the fourth round on Monday.

"It is a great feeling to play at the highest level," said Marozsan.

"I try to play my best tennis and today against a top-10 player and I am enjoying my time here. I try to play my best tennis."

Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev are also in action in Miami on Monday.

Andy Murray saw his run at the tournament come to an end with defeat to Tomas Machac.

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