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FILE PHOTO-Tennis – ATP Masters 1000 – Shanghai Masters – Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China – October 6, 2023 Denmark’s Holger Rune in action during his Round of 64 match against Brandon Nakashima of the U.S. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

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FILE PHOTO-Tennis – ATP Masters 1000 – Shanghai Masters – Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China – October 6, 2023 Denmark’s Holger Rune in action during his Round of 64 match against Brandon Nakashima of the U.S. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
After experiencing some lackluster campaigns at the start of the season, Holger Rune decided to split with the legendary French coach, Patrick Mouratoglou. Now, the Danish tennis player is under the tutelage of none other than the former tennis ace, Boris Becker, who has previously coached the likes of Novak Djokovic. Speaking about his coaching relationship with him, Rune recently issued a major statement about the German tennis legend.
After teaming up with the 20-year-old player, the Hall of Famer has accompanied him in three tournaments so far, including the recently concluded Nitto ATP Finals. While emphasizing his past coaching partnerships, the former world No. 4 recently opened up about how Becker is different from other coaches.
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Holger Rune gets real about his coaching relationship with Boris Becker
In the latest episode of the Advantage Connors Podcast show, the young ATP sensation was asked how it must be ‘really cool’ to team up with a legendary tennis figure who has been there in many big tournaments. Rune was asked, “You have different coaches in the past but Boris tells you something, it must be cool like look he’s done it, he’s been there; he’s been there in big tournaments, so when he says something, you can trust him.”
The Dane agreed as he said, “Yeah, exactly. And especially the feeling that when you get those emotions on the court, he knows what you’re feeling, what you’re going through, and he guides you in the right way easier that any other coaches.”
We asked @holgerrune2003 about his relationship with new coach Boris Becker. How it’s easier to trust him because you know he’s been there before, unlike some other coaches. https://t.co/mIjJsVh9o9 pic.twitter.com/f2BH1oUuVn
— Advantage Connors Podcast (@advconnors) December 2, 2023
While asserting that Becker guides him in the right way, Rune opened up about how the German tennis legend also ‘knows what he’s going through’ on the court. The Dane added, “You know, some coaches, they can say, ‘I know how you feel’. No, you don’t know how I feel because you have never been there. So, having had the same emotions, and for sure Boris has had that.”
During the conversation, the 20-year-old player further emphasized Becker’s efforts to equip him with some on-court ‘weapons’.
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Rune on Becker is trying to impart some of his skills to him
During his illustrious journey on the ATP Tour, the Hall of Famer has bagged 49 singles titles while also reaching the number 1 ranking. Notably, Rune was singing the praise of Becker’s vast experience and remarkable legacy while revealing how he also possessed some on-court ‘weapons’.
“He’s been there for so many years on the tour. You know, he had his weapons.” Rune said. The Dane went on to say how the former tennis ace is now trying to equip him with his ‘weapons’ as he asserted, “So he’s trying to give a little bit of a way of his weapons.”
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What do you think of Rune’s assertions about the German tennis legend being different from other coaches? Let us know in the comments section.
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