Rune responds to criticism for selling his broken rackets for charities

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A few days ago, Holger Rune launched a website where he was selling various materials and garments he uses as a tennis player, such as shirts, hats, or rackets, including some damaged ones that were priced at 7,000 euros. He also stated that a portion of the profits would go to charitable organizations. Complaints quickly arose on social media, to which Rune didn't hold back in responding to a critic: "I send most of my old tennis clothes to various foreign clubs in need of equipment instead of throwing them away. A couple of years ago, I also started financially supporting children's charities and raising awareness about helping wherever possible. I'm sure we can all do more, but this is what I'm doing right now. How about you?" replied the world number eight.

That’s right. I send most of my old tennis clothes to various clubs abroad that needs equipment instead of throwing it out and a couple of years ago I also started supporting charity organisations for kids financially and raising awareness of helping where we can. I am sure we…

— Holger Rune (@holgerrune2003) June 24, 2025

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