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Challenges persist for tennis prodigy Holger Rune amidst coaching changes and high expectations

Posted : 13 February 2024

Holger Rune, despite being acknowledged for his talent and determination, enters the 2024 tennis season with some rough edges, in contrast to emerging stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner who have secured major titles. As men's tennis transitions from the dominance of Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal, Rune, at 20, has garnered attention since his teenage years but faces the challenge of living up to the successes of his peers.

 

In 2022, Rune made waves by winning three titles, including a Masters crown in Paris. While achieving three Grand Slam quarterfinal appearances, Rune ended his coaching association with Boris Becker after a second-round loss in Melbourne. Observers note a potential struggle with self-imposed pressure, with sports psychology consultant Jeff Greenwald suggesting that Rune's perfectionism might be a double-edged sword compared to Alcaraz and Sinner's more balanced approach.

 

Despite being touted as a future Grand Slam winner with an all-court game, Rune faced a challenging 2023, experiencing coaching changes and inconsistency in performance. The series of coaching alterations, including a brief stint with Patrick Mouratoglou, led to Rune's enlistment of Becker and later Severin Luthi. However, these changes have raised questions about Rune's quest for a consistent breakthrough in the tennis world.

 

Psychological techniques teacher Patrick Cohn suggests that the coaching changes might be exacerbating Rune's challenges, emphasizing the importance of coaching consistency for success. Rune, ranked world No 7, is navigating the complexities of turning potential into consistent excellence, a struggle shared by other talented players like Zverev and Tsitsipas, who have yet to secure major titles despite early promise.

 

While Rune remains highly sought-after in the tennis scene and participated in the "Six Kings Slam" exhibition tournament, he faces the ongoing journey of translating potential into Grand Slam victories. With time on his side, Rune, less than a year out of his teens, aims to carve his path to success, despite the pressure and eagerness to achieve his long-standing goals.

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