Holger Rune Ditches Jannik Sinner for Novak Djokovic in a Possible Salty Remark After ATP Finals Humiliation

The ATP Finals tournament is now advancing to its semi-final round. With the immense action unfolding as players face eliminations, the off-court statements are also making their way to the headlines. Recently, young Danish tennis star Holger Rune faced a disappointing defeat against Jannik Sinner, which led to his elimination from the tournament.

After facing a previous defeat against Novak Djokovic, Rune’s team appeared to be working even harder for his next match against Sinner. However, as fate favored the Italian tennis star in his home arena, Holger Rune said words that not only depicted his disappointment but also backed Djokovic’s upcoming fate in the tournament.

Holger Rune shares his disappointed response after getting out of the ATP Finals

In an intense match at the ATP Finals, Jannik Sinner continued his winning streak, defeating Holger Rune and securing a historic place in the semi-finals. Sinner’s victory not only earned him a ticket to the upcoming round of the tournament but also carried Novak Djokovic into the last four alongside him. Rune, facing the pressure to win for a chance at advancement, couldn’t overcome Sinner’s dominant form on the home court in Turin. The final scoreline of 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 presented an intense battle on the tennis court.

After the match and his elimination from the tournament, Holger Rune acknowledged the challenge of facing Sinner, stating, “When I played against Sinner, I always lost the first set. Jannik had nothing to lose, but I had a lot of pressure.” This acceptance highlighted the mental aspect of the game and the pressure faced by him in this crucial moment.

With the defeat that brought an end to his season, Rune expressed a feeling of remorse, saying, “My season is over, I have nothing left to worry about.” Looking ahead, Rune shared his perspective on the tournament’s potential winner. “We’ll see who lifts the trophy, for me Djokovic still remains the favorite.”

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As Rune backed the Serbian tennis legend, the statement presented a feeling of respect, despite the ongoing rivalry between the two. Besides supporting Djokovic for his upcoming matches, Rune also talked about his own current and upcoming status.

Holger Rune looks forward to his improvement in the upcoming season

Continuing to share his thoughts after the hard-fought match against Jannik Sinner, Holger Rune reflected on his overall performance this season. Despite the disappointment of the defeat, Rune tried to keep a positive attitude as he mentioned, “I had a good season. When you finish in the top eight, you can be proud of yourself.” This acknowledgment, besides a major setback, presented the appropriate approach that a rising star should present.

“I think that I could have done some things better this year — actually, a lot of things. That’s how it is. It’s a learning process,” he candidly admitted. Expressing optimism for the future, Rune shared his approach for the upcoming year. “Next year I’m going to try to learn from this year… It’s a good experience to be at this level.” As Rune takes away valuable lessons from his time at the ATP Finals, fans now rest their expectations for a while.

On the other side, while Sinner celebrates his achievement as the first Italian to reach the semi-finals at the ATP Finals, tennis enthusiasts look forward to the unfolding drama in Turin to see who will ultimately lift the season-end trophy.

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