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Rune withdraws from Washington due to back pain
Moutet replaces Dane in the draw at ATP 500
July 22, 2025
Jessie Alcheh/Wick Photography for Mubadala Citi DC Open
Holger Rune during practice on Friday in Washington.
By ATP Staff
Holger Rune has withdrawn from the Mubadala Citi DC Open due to lower back pain.
The Dane was set to compete as the third seed at the hard-court ATP 500 in Washington D.C., but his spot in the draw has been taken by Corentin Moutet. Lucky loser Moutet will take on his fellow Frenchman Alexandre Muller in the second round.
“Super unlucky,” Rune wrote on social media. “Yesterday in practice my back locked and I am not fit to play today. I tried it before and nothing dramatic, just super bad timing, as I looked very much forward to play tonight in Washington. See you all soon.”
Super unlucky. Yesterday in practice my back locked and I am not fit to play today. I tried it before and nothing dramatic , just super bad timing, as I looked very much forward to play tonight in Washington. See you all soon 🫶🏼 https://t.co/eNCZgIRJLV
— Holger Rune (@holgerrune2003) July 22, 2025
The No. 9 in the PIF ATP Rankings, Rune is 22-14 for the season, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.
The five-time ATP Tour champion will next compete at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers in Toronto. Earlier this week, Rune spent three days training with former World No. 1 and record five-time Washington champion Andre Agassi.
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