Serena Williams, the American tennis legend, through her almost three-decade-long career that saw her win 23 Grand Slam singles titles, has inspired many young players to take up tennis. From Coco Gauff to Iga Swiatek, the American legend’s influence on the younger generation is only rivaled by the ‘Big Three’. In the long list of players who have been inspired by Serena, we can now also include Holger Rune. In an exclusive interview, Rune shared details of his appreciation towards women tennis players.

Rune is a rising star in men’s tennis, but he also has a deep appreciation for the women’s game. In an interview with Gio Journal, Rune was asked to name the greatest female tennis player of all time. However, he respectfully declined to answer the question. He said that it wouldn’t be fair to compare players and single one out.

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In the exclusive interview, he was asked to name the greatest female tennis player of all time. Rune politely refused to answer the question, citing his respect for female tennis players. He shared, “I have a lot of respect for female tennis players, and it wouldn’t be right to single out one player as the greatest of all time.”

Despite his reluctance to name a GOAT, Rune did have some praise for Serena Williams, as he recently had the opportunity to practice with her. Rune was struck by Williams’ “clean strokes,” and he said that he loved watching her play. He said, “I have practiced with Serena. Love her clean strokes.”

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Rune also highlighted that many female players have made amazing contributions to the sport. The young star thinks everybody should “celebrate all of them.”

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In 2021, Rune made his Grand Slam debut at the French Open and won his first ATP Challenger title in Italy. Many fans are excited to see what he will achieve in the coming years.

Rune recently shared his admiration for the Swiss Maestro

Rune recently posted a video on his Twitter account featuring himself practicing volleys. The video had a portrait of the Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer, visible in the background. The 19-year-old tennis player paid homage to Federer through his Insta post.

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Federer played his last match at the Laver Cup 2022, partnering with Rafael Nadal in a doubles match. As a young player, Rune grew up admiring Federer’s numerous achievements and records. Rune’s tweet drew a lot of attention, with many fans liking his tribute to Federer.