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‘A Match Made in Heaven’- Roger Federer’s Ex-coach Sends Honest Message in a Huge Morale Boost for Holger Rune Over His Smart Move

Published 10/26/2023, 6:16 AM EDT

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The dynamics of player-coach relationships are often a subject of interest and discussion. Recently, Paul Annacone, eminent for his coaching stint with Swiss legend Roger Federer, shared his insights on a younger player in an exclusive interview. The American reflected on the recent collaboration between young tennis star Holger Rune and the incredible ex-player and veteran coach, Boris Becker. Annacone’s remarks offered a glimpse into the challenging world of tennis coaching. His words also worked as a huge morale boost for Rune and his smart moves.

Annacone heavily praised the German tennis ace and even crowned him as the “most dogged competitor.” The ex-coach highlighted Becker’s characteristic intensity as well as dove into the intricacies of nurturing young talent. His honest message about the Rune-Becker collaboration resonated across the board.

Ex-coach of Roger Federer commented on Holger Rune and his new tennis coach

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In the exclusive interview with Tennis Channel Live, Paul Annacone stressed the importance of player-coach relationships. He shared how personalities mesh and whether there is a common philosophy between coach and player. As Holger Rune leaves on this promising venture with Boris Becker, Annacone investigates the subtleties behind this smart move.

The ex-coach of Roger Federer shared, “He [Boris Becker] was the most dogged competitor. He was an amazing competitor, a great fighter… This should be a match made in heaven. Because of the way both of these guys go about their business.”

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Annacone brought up the fact that Holger Rune has a strong parental figure in his corner, his mother. Conversely, Becker’s association adds a fruitful complexity to the situation, given his distinguished status in the tennis world. The American coach recognized that the circumstance isn’t simplistic and that its prosperity will rely upon different variables. He explained,” You will know if it will work or not until they do it for a bit. See how the personalities mesh. See if there is buy-in, philosophy agreement, and see if everyone can stay in their lane.”

The American views the partnership between Rune and Becker as promising and exciting. Yet the true test lies in the way they handle the complexities of character, reasoning, and roles over the long run. Holger Rune’s journey with Boris Becker is enthusiastically expected by viewers. The directions from a symbol like Becker, joined with Rune’s talent, guarantee an intriguing future for the young Dane tennis player. In fact, this exciting collaboration also saw comments from another notable entity in tennis during a segment on Tennis Channel.

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Several analysts weigh in on Becker and Holger Rune’s exciting partnership

Holger Rune, known for his rapid growth in the circuit, is seeking a strong comeback with the former world number one’s support. Prakash Amritraj, a fan of the German, believes that Becker is right where he should be, passing his extensive knowledge to the next generation. He sees a bright future for young Rune and emphasizes the value of advice from a prominent figure.

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Amritraj also discussed the positive changes that may result from this partnership. He shared that Becker has not only been a legend on the court but also a legend in coaching, having previously had a stint with current World No. 1 Novak Djokovic. The analyst admired how both have been warriors on the court, unafraid of facing challenges head-on. What do you think about this new partnership? Let us know in the comments below.

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Dr Aditya Raveendran Menon

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Aditya Menon is a Senior Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. He has authored over 900 articles covering several high-profile tournaments and events. As someone who is highly passionate about the sport, he has a special interest in covering the on-court and off court endeavors of the legendary Serena Williams and the ‘Big Three’ of men’s tennis.
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Mitali Dey