“I have a husband”: Veronika Kudermetova’s bold reply to Holger Rune’s private message fuels gossip across tennis world

Holger Rune may be outstanding on the tennis court, but away from it things didn't go exactly as he desired. According to reports, the 22-year-old Danish tennis player sent a letter to Veronika Kudermetova, a 28-year-old Russian tennis star.

Kudermetova responded and made it clear she is married; she did not just dismiss it. Recently, Kudermetova revealed what had occurred during a podcast, where the clumsy tale surfaced. As this off-court incident developed into a viral subject at the National Bank Open, fans and observers were quick to react.

Veronika Kudermetova says she told Holger Rune she’s married after his message

Veronika Kudermetova spoke at a podcast supported by another Russian tennis player, Elena Vesnina. Kudermetova noted in the episode that Holger Rune had sent her just now.

The talk was short.

“Rune recently texted me,” Kudermetova said on the podcast, which was covered by the UK outlet Express. “I told him, ‘Boy, I’m probably too old for you. If you looked at my Instagram, you’d see I have a husband.’”After she replied, Rune quickly ended the chat. “He replied, ‘Oh, sorry.’ Since then, he doesn’t even say hello to me anymore,” Kudermetova added with a laugh.Beginning in 2017, Kudermetova has been married to her trainer, Sergey Demekhine.

From Russia as well, Sergey Demekhine, 41, formerly a professional tennis player. Most recently at Wimbledon's Champions Dinner in July 2025, Kudermetova's Instagram often has the pair together.

Holger Rune and Veronika Kudermetova both in action at the National Bank Open

The gossip resurfaced during the National Bank Open, which is taking place in two Canadian cities, Montreal for the women and Toronto for the men. The off-the-court drama was raised during Kudermetova’s singles match on Thursday, July 31, 2025 with Coco Gauff.Also Read: “There’s Drama In Sports”- Michelle Obama Stirs Debate With Fiery Take Comparing Stephen A Smith And ESPN To Real Housewives“I don’t know if you’ve heard about this tea,” the commentator added on-air. “Holger Rune, texted Kudermetova, and she said that he was too old for her and already married.”Also still alive in Montreal is Kudermetova’s doubles partner, Elise Mertens. In the women’s doubles R16 on Friday, August 1, they will take to court against Alexandra Panova and Guo Hanyu.Holger Rune will take on Alexei Popyrin of Australia in the men's singles Round of 16 match in Toronto on Saturday, August 2.It may have been an odd off-court ordeal for fans to witness but both players are still in game mode even if it got a little bit awkward.