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Holger Rune is assembling his coaching team to ace the game of tennis. Even though Boris Becker stepped in to fill Serena Williams‘ ex-coach, Mouratoglou’s shoes. But after the exit of Roger Federer‘s former coach, Severin Luthi, and Becker’s exit, a rumor has been going around regarding another Serena Williams coach, Rennae Stubbs, becoming a part of his coaching team.

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A lot of rumors were going around asking about the connection between the Australian tennis coach and the 19-year-old Danish tennis player. Now, though, Stubbs has dispelled all the claims, refuting the idea that she coached Holger Rune.

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Serena Williams’ former coach reacts to allegations about Holger Rune’s coaching

Finally, Stubbs has addressed the biggest question related to her and the world’s 7th-ranked tennis player. She recently took to her Twitter account to share a specific poster that talked about her joining hands with Rune. However, at the same time, she shut down those rumors with a strong statement.

She wrote, “I have been sent this by MANY people asking “is this true?” No it’s not! I don’t know who put this out but you’re a bunch of 🤡 to do so with zero proof. My god!”⁦ Moreover, now it’s clear that the Australian coach will not be joining the Rune coaching team, putting all the rumors down.

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On the other hand, the 52-year-old tennis coach was not happy with the rumor that started going off on the internet with zero proof. Not only that, but she also highlighted how she has received a lot of questions revolving around the same issue; she is done with constant questions and even addressed the people asking the questions as clowns or fools.

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However, do you know that just after the German tennis coach announced his split on Twitter, addressing professional and private responsibilities as the reason behind the decision, Stubbs reached out to the Danish tennis player?

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When Stubbs approached Holger Rune

When Becker announced his resignation as coach a few days prior, he included an official message stating that he had decided to part ways with Rune. Shortly afterward, the 19-year-old received a message on Twitter from Serena Williams’ former coach offering her coaching experience.

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She wrote, “@holgerrune2003 I have some time up my sleeve.” Soon after, there were many conflicting remarks made online regarding the claims that she had taken on the role of head coach for the Danish tennis player. But now that she has refuted the coaching accusations herself, everything is extremely clear.

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However, what are your thoughts on the Rune-Stubbs rumors? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Pratishtha Prakash, senior tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. At ES, she has curated more than 2400 articles, and each write-up reflects that fans are here to stay! Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist. Her sweet spot lies in articles exploring fan reactions and off-court tales. As an analyst, she elevates her storytelling with technical finesse. Beyond the pixels, Pratishtha trades her keyboard for the dance floor and loves to explore new places during her time off from work.

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