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There is nothing like the brother-sister love. Danish ATP star Holger Rune and his elder sister Alma Rune have been a strong testament to that since Rune’s Paris tour in 2022. Two years to that family PDA, Rune’s model sister once again delights her fans by dropping a heartwarming comment on her 21-year-old brother’s recent victory.

Holger Rune’s sister Alma Rune took to her official Instagram story to share her feelings about her brother’s recent win in Paris. From her story, fans spotted Rune greeting his fans and throwing his cap at the audience. Sharing it, Alma wrote– “You gotta loooove the RG Vibe !” She didn’t stop there but shared another photo of a beautiful sunset from the stadium. Sharing the photo, Alma wrote- “Roller coaster day but ifg.” 

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Her Instagram stories perfectly captured her emotions about her brother’s win yesterday. This Danish ATP star defeated Italy’s Flavio Cobolli by 6-4, 6-3, 3-6, and 3-6 with 7(10)- 6(7). Rune, the two-time quarterfinalist at Roland Garros not only impressed his fans with his victory but showed an ultimate competitiveness against his Italian opponent on the court.

Occasionally accompanying her younger brother on the tour, 25-year-old Alma has been among Rune’s staunchest supporters. Her photos and postings from the 2022 French Open at the stadium went viral. From watching stands, she could be seen encouraging and motivating her brother. In the fourth round at Roland Garros in 2022, with her assistance, he defeated Stefanos Tsistsipas.

Earlier Alma Rune talked about his brother staying “cool in tough situations.” She further said,He’s so brave. He’s not really scared, even though he wants to do everything perfect, I’m like, ‘Wow, you’re only 19. And you’re playing against the best players in the world and you’re staying so calm’. [He] doesn’t really fear anything. I think he’s really fearless and that makes me really proud.”

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However, it is not just Alma Rune, who is so vested in her brother’s professional success. Holger Rune also misses no chance to dedicate his victories to his supportive sister. Remember, what this Danish ATp star did in Montpellier?

Holger Rune “ felt he had to win” for his sister in Montepellier

This Danish ATP star dedicated his 100th career ATP tour victory to his sister Alma Rune, delighting the hearts of his fans in Montpellier in February. Rune not only defeated Michael Mmoh by 7-6(6) and 6-4 but showed how much he loves his elder sister by dedicating her the victory.

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When I got the break in the second set, I was thinking, ‘I need to get the win because today is my sister’s [Alma] birthday. I was like, ‘Okay, I’m going to give a great gift by winning a match”- said the world’s number 13 ATP star. Rune’s adorable gesture proved that he is very close to his sister. It also showcased how his victories are often pumped by his love for his family.

Nevertheless, Alma Rune’s social media posts scream her love for her brother. Now that Rune has her sister by her side, fans are expecting him to improve and walk more paths in Paris after the quarterfinal round.