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Holger Rune Appoints Boris Becker As New Coach Shortly After Mouratoglou Split

Not even a month after going back to his former coach, Holger Rune is already hiring a new coach, and it's Boris Becker.

The writing was on the wall after images of Becker overseeing Rune's practice in Monaco recently surfaced online, and it was Rune himself who posted those images, creating a lot of speculation.

The German coach himself confirmed the news to Eurosport in an exclusive interview, admitting that it's only for the rest of 2023, so in essence, it's just a trial. He also confirmed that contacts were in place for a while before the mutual decision was made.

I can confirm that I am Holger Rune's coach. It makes me a little proud that he asked me. The contact has existed for a long time. Now it was a very good fit.

Carlos Alcaraz Provides Update After Surprising Basel Withdrawal

Rune obviously worked with Patrick Mouratoglou for almost a year, splitting recently amid clashes between Mouraotglou and the rest of his team. The atmosphere clearly impacted Rune, as he has only one win in the last 11 matches he played.

The most recent match was the one in Stockholm, which he also lost, but he played some of the best tennis he played in months, which is a positive sign. He's fighting for a spot at the ATP Finals, and Becker joins the team to help him do that.

Holger then invited me to a training week in Monte-Carlo. I also had a long chat there with his mother Aneke and his performance coach Lapo Becherini. The three of us are responsible for Holger from now on. Unfortunately, I can't be at the tournament in Stockholm this week because of previously arranged appointments.

But I will be there in Basel at the latest, and afterwards, I will play Paris-Bercy with Holger - and hopefully help him to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin. That is the big goal and that is the task.

Holger Rune Appoints Boris Becker As New Coach Shortly After Mouratoglou Split

Not even a month after going back to his former coach, Holger Rune is already hiring a new coach, and it's Boris Becker . The writing was on the wall after images of Becker overseeing Rune's practice in Monaco recently surfaced online, and it was Rune himself who posted those images, creating a lot of speculation. The German coach himself confirmed the news to Eurosport in an exclusive interview , admitting that it's only for the rest of 2023, so in essence, it's just a trial. He also confirmed that contacts were in place for a while before the mutual decision was made.

I can confirm that I am Holger Rune's coach. It makes me a little proud that he asked me. The contact has existed for a long time. Now it was a very good fit.

Rune obviously worked with Patrick Mouratoglou for almost a year, splitting recently amid clashes between Mouraotglou and the rest of his team . The atmosphere clearly impacted Rune, as he has only one win in the last 11 matches he played. The most recent match was the one in Stockholm, which he also lost , but he played some of the best tennis he played in months, which is a positive sign. He's fighting for a spot at the ATP Finals, and Becker joins the team to help him do that.

Holger then invited me to a training week in Monte-Carlo. I also had a long chat there with his mother Aneke and his performance coach Lapo Becherini. The three of us are responsible for Holger from now on. Unfortunately, I can't be at the tournament in Stockholm this week because of previously arranged appointments.

But I will be there in Basel at the latest, and afterwards, I will play Paris-Bercy with Holger - and hopefully help him to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin. That is the big goal and that is the task.

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Holger Rune News

I'm a Fed-Fan, but unfortunately he retired. Since last year, Holger Rune has been the favorite tennis player. I remember he destroyed Zverev in Munich, without any mercy, and with a very cool style of play. He's almost an All-Court Player. And I also like the honesty of his character on the court. He is genuine. Outside of them, many players respect him, and always say he is a lovely boy.

I hope that the partnership with Boris, who is my favorite tennis player from the 1980s, will be long and successful

I think he will lose to Djoker today, but I believe it will be a learning experience for him. I hope he qualifies for the Finals, preferably by winning in Metz.

Ok, it's just a 250, but it's through small achievements that you build confidence.

tex123

Hall of Fame

Break To Win

Semi-Pro

Expected defeat, but I think there are positive points to keep in mind. His performances were better in these two weeks. Now it's time to qualify for the Finals, trying to win the Metz tournament.

Will Boris be in Metz? I think your presence gives Holger more peace of mind.

Impetus

Rookie

#@!!≠%@#&$#!
Great match! Djokovic had to play his best to win. Rune had a great attitude but could have played a bit more aggressive in the first set. Tired legs played a minor role in the third set.

@Break To Win
I remember that match against Zverev in Munich in 2022. I had followed Rune for some time but that match made me believe Rune not only has the potential to be a great #10 player but has the ability to be the best in the world and win GS. Rune completely destroyed Zverev with all-court tennis.

I think most of us who like Rune also liked Federer. We’re attracted to all-court tennis and players who take the initiative and want to win the match and not only prevent losing.

BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster

Boris will not be in Metz. Unless Demon wins Paris (unbelievably unlikely), Holger is going to Turin. I really hope he pulls out and gets prepared for the YEC. Hubi has pulled out of the 250.

BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster

Here's what Novak said today after the match:

"It was quite a similar match to last year's final, it was any body's game in every set. I played an awful tie-break in the second set, probably the worst one this year. But again credit to Rune for staying mentally tough and playing solid. We have similar games. He moves well, defend well and he's an all-round player."

"He has been playing much better in the past few weeks since working with Boris and it was strange seeing Boris in the opposing box. I wish Holger and him all the best."

I loved the match today even in a losing effort. Holger played so maturely and had the right strategy, he just couldn't execute it perfectly because of the man across the net. No shame losing to Novak. Holger's back and 2024 is going to exciting for his fans!

Break To Win

Semi-Pro

Boris will not be in Metz. Unless Demon wins Paris (unbelievably unlikely), Holger is going to Turin. I really hope he pulls out and gets prepared for the YEC. Hubi has pulled out of the 250.

I would like Holger to play and win the Metz tournament.

Ok, it's a 250, but it's still a title.

It would make him more confident for the Finals.

BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster

@Break To Win Great to see another Holger fan, we're in short supply here. Love your avi too, Boris has been awesome so far as a coach.

BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster

I would like Holger to play and win the Metz tournament.

Ok, it's a 250, but it's still a title.

It would make him more confident for the Finals.

You may be right, he'd get a Wednesday start, so he's got time to recover from Paris. Still think a withdrawal is prudent.

Break To Win

Semi-Pro

@Break To Win Great to see another Holger fan, we're in short supply here. Love your avi too, Boris has been awesome so far as a coach.

Boris is my favorite tennis player from the 1980s.

Holger is my current favorite tennis player.

BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster

Boris is my favorite tennis player from the 1980s.

Holger is my current favorite tennis player.

I have to admit I never rooted for Boris after the 1985 Wimbledon final because I worshiped Ivan. But I have met Boris several times and talked to him, and he was always super friendly. I will have to dig out photos I took of him as a little kid at IW in 1986 and 1987. He was incredibly friendly to fans and really cool. I sure love him now. I believe he can turn Holger into a dominant player, he's already showing his influence.

BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster

Holger reacts with maturity and insight to his tough loss today. Becker effect visible even with his dealings with the media.

tex123

Hall of Fame

He played very well. If he stays focused and works with Boris, he could soon start winning again. A very positive match for him despite the loss. I liked the aggression and intent. He went to the net on many points and volleyed. That's all Boris effect.

Subway Tennis

Legend

Boris is having an immediate impact on Holger’s game. I would normally expect it to take at least four tournaments and up to six months but the Becker influence really stands out already.

Rune is obviously a very quick learner and is aware of the privelege he has getting Becker in tow. I guess they’re not making technical changes, so there is no lag there, and it leaves him in a position to be a real sponge for Becker’s wisdom and start implementing things very quickly.

Very interested to see what advice Rune is getting on how to challenge Alcaraz. It’s a coin flip when Rune plays Djokovic now, but it didn’t look like he had a plan the last time he played Alcaraz.

jalapeno74

Rookie

You could tell Boris' impact on Holger already! That is quite astonishing for the little time that they had.

But the game plan looked pretty good, the attacking phases reminded me a lot of Boris (who was such a beast on grass and indoors) - I just hope they will work together for a longer period of time. Holger Rune has the potential to battle with Carlos for the #1 spot - I even think he has more weapons than Carlos. But he needs a figure like Boris to help him get there

big ted

Legend

Jimmy Connors talked more today about the Holger-Boris team on his podcast:

"It’s going to be interesting for me to see if Holger Rune keeps looking up to Boris after every point. I don’t know if Boris will go for that. Boris is kind of old school you know, and when he was playing and Tiriac was in his corner and he went through all that when he was young, he tended to his business on the court.

He wasn’t looking up every minute to his box, looking for instructions. He knew what he had to do. So, it’s going to be interesting. I would be looking at that, that’s going to be important. That duo right there is going to make me watch a little more tennis."

ive noticed that too.. the great champions are self problem solvers, don’t need to look at their coach for support every point like its the WTA.. sometimes djoko does but only if he’s having a complete meltdown.

what i find odd is courier said rune cramped against djoko due to nerves more than anything else.. people say alcaraz cramped due to nerves or adrenaline at the FO.. before she won the USO it happened to raducanu at wimbledon… why is this happening now? it seems like a nextgen thing

Break To Win

Semi-Pro

Rune's Draw in Metz

R2: Fognini / Wild

QF: Altmaier/ Gaston/ Giron/ Sonego

SF: Humbert/ Thiem/ Gasquet

Final: De Minaur/ Khachanov/ Bublik

It's not easy, but Rune will have to play very well if he wants to win the tournament. I hope he takes Metz seriously.

Rattie

Legend

Break To Win

Semi-Pro

Rune's Draw in Metz

R2: Fognini / Wild

QF: Altmaier/ Gaston/ Giron/ Sonego

SF: Humbert/ Thiem/ Gasquet

Final: De Minaur/ Khachanov/ Bublik

It's not easy, but Rune will have to play very well if he wants to win the tournament. I hope he takes Metz seriously.

Break To Win

Semi-Pro

I would like him to play Metz.

But I understand that he didn't want to take any risks.

Rattie

Legend

I would like him to play Metz.

But I understand that he didn't want to take any risks.

As he’s qualified for the finals now, it makes more sense to rest up really. More important to be fresh for that.

BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster

As he’s qualified for the finals now, it makes more sense to rest up really. More important to be fresh for that.

I was hoping for this. There's absolutely no point to play a 250 and risk injury. Wise move.

Regarding Boris, he told German media that he's enjoying being back in tennis and he loves Holger's "great training ethic, this is no lazy boy." He said when he took the job that it was contractually only until Turin, but if Holger found success with him, their coaching relationship would naturally carry on into 2024. So I certainly assume they will be a team going forward which is great news for us.

BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster

It's official: Lars Christensen, Holger's coach since the age of 6, is officially gone. That's good news for the Becker-Rune partnership.

"Lars Christensen are Holger Rune are a finished chapter. This is confirmed by Holger's mother and manager, Aneke. It is happening at the request of Lars Christensen himself.

Aneke said, "It is his own choice to want to train with Clara (Tauson) after Shanghai, as he doesn't want to be part of a larger team again and at the same time was unsure whether he alone was capable of the task of getting Holger to become number 1 in the world and would also like to be more in Denmark."

Holger Rune himself accepts the decision.

Aneke continued, "He's fine with that. And with the experience we had from working with Lars and Patrick, it makes good sense that he works best alone.

"But you cannot become number 1 in the world without a solid team, and that is the goal for Holger," says Aneke Rune.

Since October, Holger has been working exclusively with German star, Boris Becker."

Impetus

Rookie

And the old coach is out. Again.

Lars Christensen færdig som træner for Holger Rune

Impetus

Rookie

It's official: Lars Christensen, Holger's coach since the age of 6, is officially gone. That's good news for the Becker-Rune partnership.

"Lars Christensen are Holger Rune are a finished chapter. This is confirmed by Holger's mother and manager, Aneke. It is happening at the request of Lars Christensen himself.

Aneke said, "It is his own choice to want to train with Clara (Tauson) after Shanghai, as he doesn't want to be part of a larger team again and at the same time was unsure whether he alone was capable of the task of getting Holger to become number 1 in the world and would also like to be more in Denmark."

Holger Rune himself accepts the decision.

Aneke continued, "He's fine with that. And with the experience we had from working with Lars and Patrick, it makes good sense that he works best alone.

"But you cannot become number 1 in the world without a solid team, and that is the goal for Holger," says Aneke Rune.

Since October, Holger has been working exclusively with German star, Boris Becker."

Break To Win

Semi-Pro

I thought Lars was some kind of Severin Luthi to Rune

So now it's time to hope they succeed.

BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster

I thought Lars was some kind of Severin Luthi to Rune

So now it's time to hope they succeed.

Lars was much more than Luthi was to Fed. He worked with him daily from the age of 6. He taught him all the technical aspects of each stroke and basically took him to #4 in the world. I like Lars, but he obviously doesn't know what it's like to serve out a slam or navigate the perils of becoming #1. Boris knows all that.

This basically means Boris will be Rune's permanent coach going forward, which is fabulous news. 2024 is looking exciting!

BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster

Boris officially confirms today that he will be Holger's full time coach in 2024.

This hopefully means slam semis next year and possible slams in 2025 and beyond.

Impetus

Rookie

In tennis and sport in general we forget those who stand behind the players we love and admire.

Lars Christensen was Holger Rune coach from Rune was a small boy of 6 years and until Rune was #4 in the world. Lars created the tennis player Rune is today and has a major part in his succes. There have obviously been issues on the personal front between the two of them for some time now.

But I would like to applaud Lars for his contribution to the sport.

I 15 år levede Holger Runes træner af at optræde – langt væk fra tennisverdenen

Lars Christensen var gade- og cirkusartist, inden han blev manden bag Holger Rune. Og den tid har givet ham særlige egenskaber.

BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster

Well said, I loved Lars too.

He deserves the credit for the player we have in Holger right now. I feel quite a bit of compassion and sorrow for him, it was pretty obvious once ego Patrick came on board, that Lars was being shunted to the side. I do think the family handled the public relations on all of this very poorly this year. Hopefully they will learn from Boris how to handle the press, Holger's own emotions and dealing with a very strong mother figure in the background.

I'm sure you noticed that in Paris, Aneke was sitting in the second row, clearly behind Boris. Becker always had that "I'm in charge" philosophy even at 17.

tex123

Hall of Fame

Great article on what Becker has done for Rune. Love to see him in the top 3.

‘From nowhere’: Holger Rune bounces back under new coach Boris Becker | Tennis | The Guardian

The 20-year-old Dane qualified for next week’s ATP Finals in Turin after a slump in form and credits the German’s guidance

Break To Win

Semi-Pro

Impetus

Rookie

Rune vs Sinner 2-0
Rune vs Djokovic 2-2
Rune vs Tsitsipas 2-0

Tsitsipas vs Djokovic 2-11
Tsitsipas vs Sinner 5-2
Tsitsipas vs Rune 0-2

Sinner vs Djokovic 0-3
Sinnet vs Tsitsipas 2-5
Sinner vs Rune 0-2

Djokovic vs Rune 2-2
Djokovic vs Tsitsipas 11-2
Djokovic vs Sinner 3-0

Based on this the odds are too low on Rune and too high on Sinner.

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BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster

Some photos last night of Holger with Novak, Boris, Zverev and Med. His opening match in Turin is tomorrow night 9:00 local time against Djokovic. Look how Boris is listening so attentively to Novak.

Break To Win

Semi-Pro

Ok, it's not relevant at all. a useless observation. but.

As for Boris, I hope he can grow his hair out a little longer over the next year.

Like this, he looks depressed

BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster

Ok, it's not relevant at all. a useless observation. but.

As for Boris, I hope he can grow his hair out a little longer over the next year.

Like this, he looks depressed

I agree totally. Boris had epic hair for years and doesn't have a receding hairline. I wish he'd grow it out again, but leave it grey instead of bleaching it blonde. Like this, but distinguished grey. We need an on point Becker in the box in 2024.

Impetus

Rookie

Yes yes. We can’t whine in quiet forever

Rune lost his two last matches to Djokovic because of lack of stamina. Rune was the better player after the first two sets in both matches and collapsed in the third both times making Djoko the right winner. Let’s not forget Djokovic is the best of all times and Rune was ahead in terms of winners, total points won and basically all other important statistics after two sets and 2,5 hours. Impressive.

Rune will improve his ability to play the hard matches and most important we don’t talk about Rune being a mental wreck anymore who belongs in a psychiatric institution. Boris has had a huge impact on the boy and now we can start talking about his tennis abilities.

I don’t agree with Novak when he says the two of them have the same style of play. I think Rune is more aggressive and he want’s to come to the net more often. He also want’s to apply more drop shots and hit more aggressive from the baseline. I dont’t think Rune is as aggressive as he wants to be but I think we will see more aggression from him in the future.

What do you think?

Holger Rune disagrees with Novak Djokovic's assessment of his game despite high praise

Holger Rune opposed Novak Djokovic's assessment of his game after the great Serb gave him a big compliment following the pair's 2023 ATP Finals clash in Turin.

BeatlesFan

Bionic Poster

All intriguing questions.

Rune lost his two last matches to Djokovic because of lack of stamina. Rune was the better player after the first two sets in both matches and collapsed in the third both times making Djoko the right winner.

People often forget Djokovic had serious stamina issues until late 2010, he quit countless matches because he was physically wasted. He retired in multiple slams, including all four of them. No other player has that "distinction." But consider that Holger has played only a handful of matches since Wimbledon and has absolutely no excuse to be tired in a B03 match in indoor conditions. There's no heat, humidity or wind to disrupt him, but he still wilts in long battles. Rune posts endless training videos of him on Tiktok and Insta, but those training sessions don't produce actual results on court. Yesterday's match wasn't even particularly physical and long rallies were sparse. Yet he still started cramping after only 2.5 hours on court. Totally unacceptable and this is going to have to change. This has been an issue with him even in the juniors. It's time to fix it and leave lack of stamina in the past.

I don’t agree with Novak when he says the two of them have the same style of play.

I think Djokovic is the only person on the planet who thinks this, their styles are dissimilar and of course, Novak is simply better. Holger is far more aggressive and implements drop shots and much more net play. The problem is he's still unsure at net and botches so many easy volleys. He's also not anywhere close to Novak's mental level, that's the biggest difference between them. Novak also makes wise decisions on court and isn't predictable in the direction of his groundstrokes. Holger constantly just hits the ball right back to his opponent, which is something he should have corrected at age 12 or 13. Rune was asked if he agrees with Djokovic that they play similar styles and shot it down yesterday:

I still believe Rune's issues are primarily mental. Twice he broke Djokovic's serve yesterday and both times immediately dropped his next service game. This happens constantly with him. He plays passively and nervously when he needs to continue to attack. I take solace that he's only 20 and he's the only player this year to play Djokovic very close every single time they meet (and beat him in Rome). But he needs to take that next step in 2024 in both fitness and mental fortitude. He's only been with Boris a few weeks, usually new coaching relationships take 6 months to gel.

There's lots of positives the last 2 weeks: he is standing inside the baseline to return serve and on many rally balls. This is huge, but it takes great talent to pull that off successfully. Agassi and Roger played that way innately, but they are in an entirely different dimension from Holger in talent and natural ability. He has eliminated the constant glances to his box and has only whined twice since Becker came on the team. I want to see a super aggressive Holger, ripping balls, coming in continually and feeling comfortable at the net. It's a big ask at his age, but he must continue to work on that strategy. A mini Boris going forward would be a godsend. And how many times did Boris say from the box in Paris and in Turin, "keep the points short, keep them short!"

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