Veteran Caroline Wozniacki Pokes Fun at Rookie Holger Rune With a Tongue in Cheek Remark – ‘Don’t Know if He Was Even Born..’

Denmark is a small country with a population of close to 6 million. While many know it for The Little Mermaid statue, the tennis community knows it because of Caroline Wozniacki and Holger Rune. Wozniacki was world no.1 for a total of 71 weeks while the 20YO Rune made it to the top 5 last year. Here’s the story of the two ‘Great Danes’ who brought Denmark onto the maps of the tennis world.

Caroline Wozniacki is all set to start her campaign at the Credit One Charleston Open in just a few hours from now. But before that, she gave a pre-match interview in which he spoke about Holger Rune and heaped praise on her compatriot, while at the same time engaging in some fun teasing!

“Play mixed doubles with him at the Olympics” – Caroline Wozniacki reveals her goals for this year

During the interview in Charleston, Caroline Wozniacki said that Holger Rune is a lot younger than her. “I don’t know if he was even born when I turned pro. But he plays so well and I’m so impressed with him,” Wozniacki teased. She went on to add that Rune is a hard worker, and she feels good to see the Danish players doing so well on the tour.

Wozniacki went on to add, “He’s actually my neighbor in Monaco. So we see him there all the time. And you know I practiced with him a little bit and it’s great. I hope I get to play mixed doubles with him at the Olympics. That’s a huge goal of mine.” However, this isn’t the first time that Caroline Wozniacki has showered praise on Holger Rune.

Even last year she revealed that she is keen to play with him in the mixed doubles at the Olympics. Wozniacki was impressed with Rune’s clean hitting during their practice session in Monaco. On hearing such good words from the tennis legend of his country, Rune said, “I was so happy when she said that. That could be very, very fun.” during an interview with the Tennis Channel.

Caroline Wozniacki once said that during her first meeting with Holger Rune, she immediately knew that this boy had “something special” in him. WHile the WTA star has been impressed, what does the ATP youngster think of her?

“It was crazy” – Holger Rune on witnessing Wozniacki do wonders on the women’s tour

Caroline Wozniacki became the first Dane to win a major singles title at the 2018 Australian Open. Several youngsters from Denmark who wished to become professional tennis players got inspired by her journey and the 14YO Holger Rune was one of them. Recalling that moment Rune told to ATPTour.com, “My first memory of her is watching her from TV and she was playing all the tournaments and we were on the couch, all the family, watching her.“

He went on to add, “The memory that stands out was when she won the Australian Open. We were all watching. It was crazy to watch a Danish player win a Grand Slam in an incredible match, so it was a big inspiration.”

Holger Rune is a big fan of Caroline Wozniacki’s backhand and fighting spirit. What are your thoughts on these two incredible Danes?

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