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Ruud Awakening

Danish teen Holger Rune alleges he was taunted in dressing room and faced unsportsmanlike conduct from quarter-finals opponent Casper, who became first Norwegian man to enter Grand Slam semis; Casper rubbishes claims

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Casper Ruud celebrate a point against Holger Rune on Wednesday; (right) Holger Rune expresses his dejection against Casper Ruud. Pics/Getty Images

Casper Ruud celebrate a point against Holger Rune on Wednesday; (right) Holger Rune expresses his dejection against Casper Ruud. Pics/Getty Images

Holger Rune was told to “grow up” by Casper Ruud while the Norwegian was advised to “show some respect” after the two fought out a tense French Open quarter-final in which the Danish teenager even appeared to order his own mother to leave the stadium. 

World No.8 Ruud became the first Norwegian man to reach a Grand Slam semi-final when he defeated Rune 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 in a tie which ended just before 1:00 on Thursday morning. Rune took out his frustrations on the court, repeatedly grimacing and shouting at himself and the umpire as tensions mounted between the two players. 

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