In the world of tennis, a unique beauty lies in the relationship between players and their coaches. Recently, one such tie-up has gained a great deal of attention. It is the collaboration between the legendary Boris Becker and the promising young player, Holger Rune. As news of this partnership broke, expectations started to rise. With Becker’s vast experience and remarkable coaching record, tennis enthusiasts couldn’t wait to witness the success of this partnership. However, does the recent performance of Rune tell a different story?
As the Paris Masters brought their partnership to its first test, Holger Rune faced a defeat in the tournament after reaching the quarter-finals. Besides the defeat, something heartwarming and inspiring came out from the conclusion of his match. As the young player talked about his performance, he surprised fans by sharing sentiments that highlighted the crucial impact Boris Becker has already had on his game.
Holger Rune shows his utter belief in new coach Boris Becker
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The news of legendary coach Boris Becker joining forces with Holger Rune brought millions of hope for fans from all around the world. As they began training recently, the partnership between them became highly anticipated with Rune’s strength and Becker’s experience combined. However, the Paris Masters turned the expectations down as both of Boris’s apprentices stood against each other in the quarter-finals.
In a recent tennis match against the legendary Novak Djokovic, Holger Rune, despite suffering a disappointing defeat, couldn’t help but express his gratitude for his new coach, Boris Becker. The young player has seen a remarkable transformation in his game since teaming up with Becker. “He helped me a lot to change the dynamic. I started from almost nothing, I was just going from strength to strength. defeats in the 1st round, to play one of my best tennis again and compete with Novak,” said Rune after the match.
𝓢𝓸𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 into the semi-finals 🦸♂️
Novak Djokovic defeats Holger Rune 7-5 6-7(3) 6-4 to avenge his defeat in last year’s Paris Masters final.#RolexParisMasters | @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/8paHCAVdgG
— Eurosport (@eurosport) November 3, 2023
Holger Rune also went on to explain the immense boost in confidence he has gained, thanking his partnership with Becker. With the 55-year-old’s guidance, Rune believes he can continue to enhance his skills, promising an exciting journey ahead for tennis fans. In exchange for Rune’s trust, Becker also reflected his confidence in the young Danish star recently.
Boris Becker shares his words of faith in Holger Rune
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Renowned coach Boris Becker took on the task of refining the exceptional talent of Holger Rune. Becker recently shared his thoughts on the young player’s potential, saying, “Holger is a rough diamond that needs polishing.” Becker appreciated Rune’s emotional intensity on the court, comparing it to his previous apprentice Novak Djokovic, who also performed quite well in moments of intensity. The coach also shared his belief in the fact that attitude plays a crucial role in winning or losing tennis matches.
“We will keep that a secret. You will all see on the court.” 👀
Holger Rune is staying tight-lipped about what he and new coach Boris Becker have been working on 🤐@holgerrune2003 | #RolexParisMasters
— Eurosport (@eurosport) October 31, 2023
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With a focus on attitude, mentality, and the psyche, Becker mentioned that he is determined to make improvements in Rune’s game. Concluding with an announcement of his upcoming goal, Becker said that he targets to help Rune qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin. With Rune out of the Paris Masters in the quarter-finals, the young Danish now focuses on his upcoming goals with coach Becker.
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