Rune hopes his rare court rage helps needy causes

Holger Rune has put the mangled rackets that have borne the brunt of his frustration in matches over the years up for sale, among a collection of items in his new online store which he hopes will help charitable causes.

- Dane Holger

The world No. 8 from Denmark launched the website over the weekend, giving fans the chance to buy items such as books, posters and playing cards, as well as match-worn clothing.

While many of the items sold out in a flash, several used rackets were on sale for close to US$6,000 (S$7,700), while two that were bent and smashed beyond repair during the Dane's rare moments of rage on court were priced at more than US$7,000.