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With Novak Djokovic And Roger Federer’s Ex-coaches In Camp, Holger Rune Earns Tennis Bigwig’s Confidence

Published 01/13/2024, 3:17 AM EST

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The 2023 season, besides being another shining one in the reign of Novak Djokovic, also brought out the names of several rising stars. Among those, Holger Rune‘s future predictions have been explored by experienced tennis analysts for a while. Besides showcasing a great improvement in his form, there are several other factors that make the 20-year-old stronger than the rest.

Holger Rune currently has many valuable assets in his team. As the tennis star recently made big changes, Bahamian tennis coach Mark Knowles recently forecasted Rune’s upcoming fate.

Renowned tennis coach predicts a great fortune for Holger Rune

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Young tennis star Holger Rune is currently preparing himself to make waves in the upcoming season. While the young Dane is backed by the ex-coaches of tennis legends Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, his chances of hitting the mark are quite evident. Mark Knowles recently highlighted the significance of the recent additions to Rune’s camp.

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He mentioned, “Obviously, great additions in his camp, we’ve got the legendary Boris Becker also got Severin Luthi in there as well.” Along with dissecting the strength of Rune’s assets, Knowles also emphasized the team’s ability to focus on the off-court aspects. “There’s more to playing tennis at a major, right? It’s how to deal with the off court, it’s how to train, it’s how to recover,” he mentioned.

The 3-time grand slam champion delved into Rune’s dynamics and predicted that he is going to have a great year ahead. “So he’s got the team around him that can really help him navigate… So it could be a special year for him.” Now that the season’s first major tour is about to begin, it still remains to be seen if Rune keeps up to these expectations.

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John McEnroe’s optimism for Rune and his team

There aren’t just one or two names who recognize Holger Rune and his team’s strong potential. Recently, tennis legend John McEnroe also came forward to express his optimistic thoughts about Rune’s future. While the tennis legend is known to have a completely unique perspective on things, his verdict came with a condition.

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Talking about Boris Becker and Rune’s partnership, McEnroe said, “He’s got a young player who needs to take that next step to be a Grand Slam champion. If Rune listens to Boris and Boris understands Rune, it could be a great partnership and I’m optimistic it will be good for tennis.” As Rune’s journey is currently favored by many tennis legends, the outcome of it still remains to be witnessed.

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Born into a family that practically breathes tennis, I spent my early childhood days huddled together with my loved ones, watching the electrifying rallies of the legendary Rafael Nadal. Such a unique experience forged a lifelong love for the sport in me. Before joining EssentiallySports, I honed my skills while working for a regional website, covering a variety of sports.
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