The tennis community did not hesitate to fill his comments with praise and gratitude. Nearly the entire country of his sport responded with a wave of support. “Thanks for being so brave. It’s very inspiring to see ourselves represented,” one wrote. Another added, “Takes a lot of courage! Proud of you.” A third said, “So proud of you! A big, difficult, but important step.”
Players joined in too. Kathinka von Deichmann reacted with a heart-hands emoji and clapping hands. Tennis and padel creator Jalena Meyer also posted hallelujah hands and claps.
Brunold is still in the early stages of his career on the court. His most recent ATP-level performance was at the Swiss Indoors Basel in October, where he was defeated in a three-set qualifying match by Reilly Opelka. So far in 2025, he has earned $52,733, with no ATP-level victories yet, although he has achieved most of his career success on the ITF circuit.
This season, his Challenger record stands at 19–18. He secured several ITF titles in Antalya, Muttenz, and Caslano, crafting a long-term track record similar to many late-blooming clay court specialists. Besides Basel, his only ATP main-draw appearance in 2025 was at his home tournament in Gstaad, where he was defeated by Francesco Passaro.
Across all surfaces, he has a 12–12 record on clay and a 7–6 record on hard courts in 2025, with indoor play matching his hard-court record. His overall career Challenger index is just below .500. Brunold concluded his post by thanking those who helped him gain the confidence to speak freely.
“I’m deeply grateful for everyone who supported me. Without you, I would never be the person I am today,” he wrote.