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Holger Rune’s journey has been nothing short of exceptional. The rising Danish tennis star has been making highlights with his performance throughout the season, gaining massive attention. However, this time around, it is his remark on being a “passionate” person that has made the heads turn in the Tennis world.

The 20-year-old, with his massive form at such a young age, had compelled everyone in the tennis community to call out his name. As the young star is now backed by the legendary tennis coach Boris Becker, expectations soar higher for the star, bringing out an answer from him about his competitive spirit. Recently, Rune revealed a story of his struggles, relating it to an innate quality within himself.

Holger Rune talks about his struggles with math

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Holger Rune, the rising prodigy, has stayed on top of the headlines not just for his incredible skills on the court, but also for his amazing way of connecting with the fans. In a recent interview, the 20-year-old revealed a fascinating tale from his life, which surprised the fans and the tennis community, addressing a strong attribute that he developed over time.

Revealing the reason behind his strong fighting spirit with the help of an incident from his life, the young star mentioned, “But I really like math! No just kidding. I remember a time when I couldn’t solve a problem and I really had to work a lot to get there. When I want something, I do absolutely everything to achieve it. Whether it’s math or tennis, it doesn’t change anything.” 

As he continued with the fascinating revelations, as highlighted by the Tennis Letter on X, he also talked about some personal aspects including family and tennis. He said, “My mom has been with me since I was 6 years old. She watched all the matches, thoroughly, and I really liked that. When you’re so young, you don’t know anything. With parents telling you: “Do what you want,” it can get hard. At home, the whole family is “inside”.”

As the young tennis star talked about the personal aspects of his life, the tennis world satisfied their intrigue to know the Danish tennis star better. However, this wasn’t the first time Rune opened up about his personal experiences, previously elaborating on his challenging nature and spirit of passion while playing the sport.

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Rune reveals facts and claims about his behavior

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The young tennis star Holger Rune always appears to be fierce and bold while dealing with every ball he faces on the court. His form is quite appreciated, not just by the fans but also by legendary names like Novak Djokovic. Besides the tough look that Rune presents on the court, he claims to lie on the contrary side while he’s off the court.

Caught in a conversation recently, he stated, “But I would not say that I am cocky. I am very down to earth. On the court I am different than outside the court. I just think it is because I am so passionate in what I do. I am very competitive. But when I am off the court I’m not like this, I am not cocky.”

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With such surprising revelations from the personal side of life, Rune keeps on bringing updates that the sectators not just enjoy but also use to picture a better image for the young star. As the 20-year-old prepares for a bright upcoming season with his new coach, fans hold great expectations of a consistent form and more personal life conversations from him.

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