Tennis icon Boris Becker has been quietly hinting at a possible coaching role with the young Danish talent, Holger Rune. Though Becker has not publicly confirmed this move, the tennis community is buzzing with speculation. Recent interactions between Becker and Rune, such as a joint training week and daily contact, suggest a potential mentorship.
Rune’s mother and agent, Aneke, disclosed their ongoing communication, emphasizing the positive start to their connection. She stated, “The starting point is certainly good to build on.” Rune and Becker’s collaboration could benefit from the latter’s incredible experience, most notably winning Wimbledon at the tender age of 17 and six Grand Slams in his career.
While Becker hasn’t explicitly addressed the coaching role, Rune’s social media posts and the Monte Carlo training sessions have fueled the rumors. Becker’s experience and mentoring could potentially help Rune avoid pitfalls and maximize his potential in the sport. Boris Becker’s potential coaching role with Rune could mark a remarkable return to the tennis scene after facing legal issues that led to his imprisonment.
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As a six-time Grand Slam champion and a former coach to Novak Djokovic, his guidance could significantly impact the talented Rune’s career. Should this collaboration become official, it would be a significant career move for both individuals, with Becker returning to a prominent coaching role and Rune benefitting from Becker’s wealth of tennis wisdom.
Changing coaching dynamics of Holger Rune
Holger Rune, the 20-year-old Danish tennis star, has been navigating a rocky terrain on the tour recently. Despite a glimmer of hope after ending a seven-match losing streak in Asia, Rune’s performance dived again. His latest setback came at the hands of Brandon Nakashima in the Asian swing.
Currently, Rune’s primary coach, Lars Christensen, has been overseeing his training. Christensen has been working with Rune since he was six years old. In the earlier part of 2023, Rune collaborated with Patrick Mouratoglou as his main coach. Still, their partnership soured over time, resulting in a recent split.
Rune’s choice to return to his longtime mentor, Lars Christensen, in September 2023, hasn’t yielded significant improvement in his performance. Despite facing opponents with lower rankings, Rune’s form remains sub-par, notably evidenced by his performances in Asia.
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After much speculation and uncertanity in Holger Rune’s camp his long-time trainer Lars Christensen will rejoin the as the sole coach of Rune. They have began working in Denmark and he will start travelling with Holger from Beijing. pic.twitter.com/FBwLFTRpQM
— Holger Rune News (@running_rune) September 12, 2023
Under the tutelage of Boris Becker, Rune can regain his winning ways and enhance his game. Becker could provide him with the necessary strategic direction, leveraging his extensive experience as both a victorious player and a successful coach. His understanding of what young talents like Rune require to achieve success and secure major titles cannot be doubted. Notably, Becker himself clinched his first Grand Slam at 17!