Rune's Nightmare Continues in Doha: "We Don't Dare to Go Out"

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Holger Rune and his team are living a real nightmare in Doha due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with constant threats of bombings. The situation is harrowing, as described by Aneke Rune, mother of the Danish tennis player, who is afraid to leave the hotel and unsure when they can return to Europe.

It is important to remember that Rune is in the midst of recovering from his Achilles tendon rupture suffered late last year. Holger had traveled to Doha to continue progressing in the process and to train at the ATP Doha facilities while the tournament was taking place. However, shortly after his arrival, this conflict erupted, catching them off guard along with thousands of others facing a situation of fear and uncertainty about the events unfolding.

"I've been working all day on the computer after they told us to stop training this morning due to a massive bombing. I sent an email and heard what they came up with after today's press conference. Is there any plan? There hasn't been this much violence here for days," Aneke Rune confessed to 'BT', desperate to find a solution to ensure the safety of both him and the rest of the team.

Holger Rune and his team grappling with uncertainties

In fact, they have reached the point of not wanting to venture out due to fear of what may happen. "Holger continued his rehabilitation at the hotel because we didn't dare go to Aspetar (a hospital) as there were missile remnants found nearby. We are fortunate to have them come here and work with Holger when we are afraid to go out. You get used to it a bit. We felt the situation had calmed down a bit, so we resumed our normal lives, hoping the airport would reopen soon," she stated.

Although there seemed to be a temporary lull in the conflict in the past hours, uncertainty always lingers, especially in such critical circumstances." "Then come the considerations: if the situation could worsen, if we should head to neighboring countries and try to leave, or if it is riskier than waiting for the airport to open. There have been several attacks across the Middle East, so what is the safest option?" she continued.

Aneke Rune has a possible escape plan in mind

Nonetheless, Aneke is determined to seek a way out in the coming days. "I'm used to organizing trips, so I have a possible escape plan in mind. Mainly, it's about what is safest. The security companies we've consulted recommend staying put. But it's still hard to stay because you never know when there will be a new attack, how violent it will be, or how close it is. So, in a way, it affects you," she concluded.

This conflict seems far from ending in the next few hours, and while the main focus should be on the citizens experiencing this firsthand, it is also worth noting that the tennis world has been directly impacted by this issue. A Challenger has been canceled, entire teams are stranded like in Rune's case, and players like Daniil Medvedev, Karen Khachanov, or Andrey Rublev can barely make it to Indian Wells in time. Nevertheless, the most important thing is for the war to end as soon as possible.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Continúa la pesadilla de Rune en Doha: "No nos atrevemos a salir"