‘He Was Also a Bad Boy’ – 21-Year-Old ATP Gun Calls Out Idol Roger Federer as He Digs up the Past to Prove His Point on Varying Degrees of Players’ Attitude

Holger Rune, the talented 21-year-old Danish tennis prodigy, has been making waves both on and off the court. With his exceptional skills and occasionally controversial demeanor, Rune has captured the attention of tennis enthusiasts worldwide. His fiery on-court antics, such as his heated exchange with Stan Wawrinka or his emotional outburst directed at his mother during the 2022 French Open, have fueled debates about his temperament. Rune’s recent interview offers a glimpse into his evolving perspective. In particular, Rune addressed the perception of players like Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal. He shed light on their different approaches to the game and their journeys.

During the interview, Rune was queried as to his perspective on the advantages of contrasting player behaviors. He hesitated, cognizant of the fact that certain stars could be maligned as “naughty” but distanced himself from such an attribution. The 21-year-old adamantly stressed that his primary preoccupation was with tennis, banishing any idea of being deemed a “naughty boy.”

Holger Rune voices his opinion about Roger Federer and his on-court persona

The discussion shifted to Roger Federer’s rebellious youth, with the interviewer gently hinting at it. But Rune denied it, stating that the Swiss tennis giant had undergone a transformation – maturing into the perfect player today. He acknowledged that while Federer and Rafael Nadal have both managed to stay at the top of the game, their personalities and styles are unique and incomparable. When the topic of Novak Djokovic arose, Rune admitted that there may be some small similarities between them, but was quick to emphasize the differences that set them apart.

The Danish player respected Djokovic’s abilities and there was no denying that he was a strong contender. However, Rune pointed out that he still has a long way to go before he reaches the Serbian’s level. Overall, Rune emphasized that all three players have completely different attributes – and that’s what makes them so successful.

In the interview with El Pais, Rune shared,” Good and not bad, but naughty, let’s say. Idk. I don’t consider myself that way. I wouldn’t talk about naughty boys or anything like that; What I like is playing tennis and I exclusively worry about it.” (Google Translated)

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He also explained,”Until Roger Federer broke teenage rackets. Sure, but he was also a bad boy when he was young, right? And it just isn’t. Of course, everyone can change; in fact, he is perfect, the perfect player, just as Rafa [ Nadal ] is, in his way. On the track, he shows a lot of character and fights like crazy. That is admirable.”

In the interview, Rune also contemplated his similarity to Djokovic and illuminated their parallels as well as disparities. He stresses how their nationalities cause a significant divergence in their dispositions. He also acknowledges that despite his attempt to match Djokovic’s unparalleled success and accolades, he remains far from such accomplishments. Rune’s remarks illuminated the intricate nature of tennis and the multifarious mindsets that form the sport.

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