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Merely Days Into His Pairing With ‘North Star’ Boris Becker, Holger Rune Receives Morale Boost With a Reinforcing Message

Published 10/27/2023, 8:06 AM EDT

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In the world of tennis, having the right coach can make all the difference in a player’s journey to success. Holger Rune, a talented young tennis player, recently shook hands with his new guiding star. Legendary coach Boris Becker, a guide who has produced wonders in the professional journeys of renowned tennis players, is now backing the young Danish tennis icon. Now, their collaboration has gotten another thumbs-up!

This partnership, being more than just a coach-player relationship, is expected to be a potential career-changer for Rune. Along with the fans laying high hopes for this partnership, famous names from the tennis community also came forward to share their thoughts. Renowned analyst Nicolas Pereira recently spoke about the newly established partnership, laying out a surprising perspective for the fans.

Tennis analyst Nicolas Pereira shares his thoughts on Boris Becker’s partnership with Holger Rune

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In a surprising turn of events, former tennis champion Boris Becker officially announced to take on the role of coach for the young and promising player Holger Rune. The announcement caught the attention of every eye from the tennis community, with many looking forward to witnessing how this partnership will unfold. A six-time Grand Slam winner, Becker, believes that his experience and guidance will be a perfect match for the young and talented Holger Rune. Speaking about the partnership, Becker too referred to it as a “very good fit.”

Analyzing the new partnership that can prove to be worth something, Nicolas Pereira highlighted the matter as he expressed, “Rune was looking for a North Star, and few have shone brighter than Boris Becker in the tennis world.” These words clearly defined the new partnership that the world now has expectations from. Highlighting the qualities that the young Danish tennis icon possesses, Pereira added, “Rune is a guy that wants it very bad and if he’s looking for the ‘It’ factor and there is somebody that can identify for him and help him out.”

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The 20-year-old Danish player is on the verge of making a mark in the professional tennis community, and with Becker’s guidance, there is a huge possibility of him rising up to the top. Holger Rune’s quest for a mentor and guide to navigate the challenging waters of professional tennis has led him to the experienced hands of Boris Becker. With Becker’s wisdom and Rune’s raw talent, the future seems promising for this dynamic duo, for the ex-player and veteran coach surely has the experience to guide the ship.

Boris Becker’s coaching history with Novak Djokovic

Looking back on Boris Becker’s coaching journey, the 20-year-old Danish isn’t his first apprentice. From 2013 to 2016, Becker played a profound role as the coach of tennis legend Novak Djokovic. This partnership proved to be of great importance, with Djokovic’s career reaching remarkable heights during those years. Djokovic’s numerous Grand Slam victories and his meteoric journey as the world’s No. 1 player were heavily connected to Boris’ guidance.

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Now, as Becker backs the young sensation that is Holger Rune, fans’ expectations are on a surge. Becker’s track record with Djokovic presents his coaching prowess, which could work wonders for Rune’s blossoming career. His massive wealth of experience, combined with the Dane’s budding talent, holds the promise of creating a formidable alliance that could leave a lasting mark on the tennis world. With a coach who has already tasted success at the highest levels of the game, Holger Rune truly has a North Star guiding him toward an exciting future in tennis.

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Akshay Kapoor

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Akshay Kapoor is a tennis writer at Essentially Sports. With a commendable experience of around 2 years in sports journalism under his belt, Akshay joined ES with the intention of taking the next step in honing his skills. Born into a family that practically breathes tennis, Akshay spent his early days huddled together with his loved ones, watching the electrifying rallies of the legendary Rafael Nadal.
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Mitali Dey