Danish youngster Holger Rune gathered his first ATP identify on Sunday when Dutchman Biotic van de Zandschulp retired at some stage in the primary set of the very last in Munich.

Rune, 19, turned into four-3 down within the first set while his opponent retired after feeling chest pain, making him the first Danish winner of an ATP trophy in view that Kenneth Carlsen in 2005.

“This was probably the worst way to win a final,” said Rune, ranked 70th in the world.

“I was obviously expecting a very tough match and he came out very strong. I just wish him all the best, a speedy recovery, and we all just hope to see him back on the court very soon.”

Rune did now not drop a hard and fast all week but his standout second become the second one-spherical victory over global number 3 Alexander Zverev — his first win over a Top 10 participant.

“I’m super happy, of course,” Rune said.

“If I look through the week, what a week. I played some unbelievable tennis, really fighting my way through it.”