Exposing His Life’s ‘Jealousy’, Holger Rune Drops Staggering Claim on Novak Djokovic as ATP Locker Room Details Get Unmasked

The world of tennis is not just about fierce competition but also about forming genuine friendships along with appreciating the talent and hard work of co-players. Rising tennis star Holger Rune, besides having the same coach as Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic, also appears to have a unique sort of friendship with him.

The young Danish player who is now under the guidance of Novak Djokovic’s ex-coach Boris Becker, recently opened up about his feelings and experiences on the tennis circuit. In a heartfelt conversation, Rune shared his thoughts on his reputation, his fighting spirit, and the support he receives from fellow players.

Holger Rune shares his thoughts about friendship with Novak Djokovic

Holger Rune who caught the spotlight because of his partnership with the legendary tennis coach Boris Becker, revealed that he truly values his reputation and his state of mind. Talking about being proud of the positive reputation that he earned for himself, the young star also shared his thoughts about Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic.

Despite the common advice that one should be able to accept defeats positively, the 20-year-old admitted that he still struggles with it. As per tennisworldusa.org, he mentioned, “I like my state of mind, I’m a fighter, everyone says it, it’s a good reputation. It’s fun. For me it’s still a problem to accept losing. Everyone says you have to be able to accept the defeats. When I lose a match I’m sad and angry, it’s normal.”

Along with sharing his inner thoughts, the Dane also revealed his support system from the tennis community. He said, “But I have many friends in the locker room. I’ve known Carlos Alcaraz well since we were younger, Novak Djokovic is incredibly kind, he helped me a lot. There are a lot of great guys on the circuit. I never had problems. There is a lot of jealousy in life, that’s all I can say.”

Holger Rune’s thoughts about his reputation, competitive spirit, and the friendships he’s formed in the tennis world highlighted the spirit of togetherness amid the intact competitive spirit of the sport. While young Rune presented his thoughts regarding Djokovic, the Serbian tennis legend also talked about him recently.

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Djoker’s thoughts about the young Danish star

Not only Rune but the Serb also talked about their friendship. Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune share a special bond both on and off the tennis court. The 24-time Grand Slam champion revealed, “We get along really well. Good friends off the court. Of course on the court, competitors. I played him only once… good battle, four sets. He has improved a lot. Physically, he’s a fit guy. He’s young so not much to lose.”

Novak described the match between them as a “good battle” that lasted four sets. Nole also shared that he has been closely following Holger Rune’s journey to the top 15 in the world rankings along with the thought that he sees Rune as not just a talented player but also a symbol of the future of the sport. This made it clear that even in competition, they share a mutual respect and admiration for each other’s skills.

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