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‘Never Easy to Reverse a Negative Spiral’- Despite Recent Woes, Holger Rune Optimistic About the Future as Boris Becker’s ‘Work’ Shows Promising Signs

Published 11/07/2023, 7:37 AM EST

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Partnerships between players and coaches hold a special place in the world of tennis. They often become a subject of great intrigue, along with gathering the attention of tennis enthusiasts and fans worldwide. One such partnership that has recently caught the eyes of the whole tennis community is the dynamic collaboration between the tennis legend Boris Becker and rising young Danish star, Holger Rune.

Rune’s journey to this moment was marked by a series of disappointing defeats, notably a challenging match against none other than Novak Djokovic. However, with the ATP Finals in Turin about to start, the 20-year-old is gearing up for an exciting comeback. In a recent revelation, Holger Rune highlighted the transformative changes he’s experienced since joining forces with Boris Becker. These changes, besides reigniting the young hopes, also came out to be a point of intrigue for fans and tennis enthusiasts worldwide.

Holger Rune highlights the impact that his new coach Boris Becker made on his form

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Holger Rune, the rising tennis sensation, is experiencing a positive turn in his career with the addition of Boris Becker to his coaching team. Rune recently put an end to a challenging streak where he lost nine out of ten matches, and the impact of his new coach is already shining through.

“It is never easy to reverse a negative spiral like the one I went through in the past months,” Rune acknowledged. He went on to explain how Boris Becker’s guidance and expertise have made a significant difference in his form. “I’ve come back from almost nowhere, from a period where I was losing all the time in the first round to a big match like this against Novak, close to my best level. We can already see the results of our work.” While Rune highlighted the positive influence of Becker’s guidance on his form, he didn’t give out any technicalities of his training. “I don’t want to say what it is, but it will be easy to see. I haven’t reached my best level yet, but I’m improving fast,” the 22-year-old added.

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While Rune is now making significant progress in his form with legendary tennis coach Boris Becker backing him, Novak Djokovic also came forward to share what he thinks about the partnership.

Novak Djokovic shares his thoughts behind the Rune-Becker partnership

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Besides Holger Rune’s strong belief in the impact of his new coach, Boris Becker, the Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic, also took his chance to describe how he feels seeing both of them grinding together. “Boris is a dear friend, so I’m really glad to see him back on the Tour as a coach,” Djokovic expressed. However, he admitted that it might not be comfortable for him to have Becker in the opposite box if he were to face Holger Rune on the court. Djokovic added, “But I love him and his family a lot.”

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Djoker’s remarks made it quite obvious that the tennis community acknowledges the positive influence Boris Becker can bring to Holger Rune’s game and career. With the ATP Finals in Turin approaching soon, the young star is all set to give his best and showcase the remarkable progress he has made under the guidance of Boris Becker. Tennis enthusiasts worldwide eagerly wait to witness the changes in Rune’s performance during this grand event.

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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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Anuj Jacob