The Truth About Holger Rune...

[@TennisDreamer]

With Becker his netgame is gonna get better (you already saw that on the ATP Finals) and he will grow a lot in 2024 in my opinion. And he is gonna mature through that as well for sure, looking forward to his evolution!

[@telmolicious]

His net game has always been great but he’s moving in more.

[@Em4gdn1m]

This comment aged well.

[@matthantharakan1702]

This aged well

[@andreiiulianmanea2876]

Could you make a video about Simona Halep? I think her story needs to be told and I would be very curious to see your opinion on the whole situation. Love your vids btw, keep it going!

[@Jalleur14325]

Yes - actually a lot of interesting stuff happening on wta tour. Raducanu coming back, Muchova's rise etc.

[@bmcEpicMage]

Dont forget Osaka is back in business!@@Jalleur14325

[@Aidev7876]

To me, it all comes down to one single key: patience. He tends to rush everything. That's good when you are in the zone. But when you aren't, you need patience.

[@atm3462]

Watching this video as he just parted ways with Becker. A stable coaching situation is what you need to win a slam. Why is he flip flopping between two of the greatest coaches of all time?

[@patrickditmars2901]

cuz he’s a diva

[@benemi1247]

I’m a huge Sinner fan but I may have un unpopular opinion… I’ve watched many Rune’s matches this year and I think that he has the most impressive technique and potential out of them 3 ( rune, sinner, alcaraz). If he can control his temper, he can really become a dangerous player

[@scottwarren4998]

Rune do not give up. All the big 3 hit their prime at age 24.

[@Jasil11]

Rune has improved in all of these aspects immensely in the past year. He is way more mature now, is definitely working on his physical issues, and has the mentality of a beast. I think with the new team he has built in the last months, he will rise. Wishing him the best for 2024. People need to start looking past his actions in the past and look more at his journey. Very interesting growth and explosive game out on the court. Let’s go Holger!

[@Psykonics]

Great video: content, host, and editing! Thanks. ❤

[@gregoryphillips3969]

Rune is a very talented player. The problem is that Sinner and Alcaraz are really tough. Mentally he has to be solid. Yes he has victories over top players but it's a matter of week in and week out consistency. On a given day he can beat anyone. Moratagulu is interesting because he knows how to market himself. If l am a player who is capable of winning grand slams, l go to Darren Cahill, Boris Becker, Brad Gilbert, or Brad Stine.

[@Sphairistike]

I just hope Holger's philosophy can change a bit under Boris and Severin. Daniil has showed a big shift in his way of thinking on and off the court now in Australia Open in comparision with his days of two years ago.

[@fucar88]

Good idea! ❤

[@quizzina-50]

Holgers mother, Aneke, said, after the match, that Holger was shouting to his coach, Lars, to leave the box. Lars ignored it, and she left instead to take off the tension.

[@daylightSweet]

i heard he was yelling at his mother to leave the match and she did!

[@CeeceeChan]

Maybe they should ALL leave the box to teach him a lesson ? He ' s nice off - court but disrespectful to his team while playing. They shouldn't have to put up with it. Medvedev did that to Gilles Cervara , too.

[@Teddy_Gautier]

I agree with your breakdown of the issues that are causing Rune to not win as much as his talent would suggest. The biggest point for me was the decision making and shot selection, which to me go hand-in-hand. I’ve seen him essentially give up pivotal points due to his poor shot selection and decision-making

[@sayresrudy2644]

everyone who wants to get inside the intensity & instability of being a tennis prodigy like HR should read Agassi’s memoir. basically, none of us can imagine the pressure, exhaustion, & confusion of a gifted adolescent in any field rising so fast. that said, thank god HR got rid of that conman Patrick & sought help from a real tennis player/coach. he now has to work on his court positioning and tactics, as we saw in the Dimitrov match. a seasoned player can still pull him up & back & get him out of court position, which is when he loses balance & shanks. he still slaps the ball more than strokes it (the way Carlos does & Sinner has learned to do). my basic point, his path to success is technical & tactical as much as emotional. i predict he’ll never win a GS but will hover in the top 10 for several years. he’ll win 5 m1000’s. he’ll be rich & happy. also, he’s gonna have bad injury problems. i like him.

[@honesty3440]

There are tens of "prodigy " , but with better characters.

[@KingsClubTennis]

Just watched yesterday against Safiullin and you could hear quite a bit of emotional distress directed towards his box. Pretty interesting.

[@vladyslavdiumin4124]

Great video! Thank you for sharing it with us, tennis fans! Rune is young and already a remarkable player🎉🎉🎉❤❤ Love when he plays even tho his mental part of the game makes me think sometimes that he is not ready for those GS 5 setters. Hope that he will only grow in 2024 and who knows, maybe he will reach later stages of GS this year once again! Maybe even a final of GS, which will be a great achievement! ❤😊😊 Way to go, Holger!

[@PrecisionPointTennis]

As always, an excellent presentation! Wow! You put in the exact and perfect amount of everything…bravo! I look forward to seeing more!!! Happy new year. As for Rune, he will learn EVERYTHING he needs from Boris. Boris KNOWS tennis as good as anyone ever from players to coaches. Boris is going to teach him the inner game of tennis and the mental strategies that he needs

[@danguee1]

Whenever Boris played Ivan in those big GS matches, I always saw The Inner Game happening. Just awesome....

[@PrecisionPointTennis]

@@danguee1 it’s funny to me that all those legendary grand slam champions know that book like their bible yet so many players today never even heard of it. I mean the top 10 players too. I play futures and almost no aspiring player has heard of it. Crazy to me. It was the first book nick bollettieri gave me and told me to memorise it

[@CeeceeChan]

Boris is already out of the team. Severin Luthi , the week before. What ' s going on in Holger ' s mind and camp ?!

[@PrecisionPointTennis]

@@CeeceeChan holger has such a strong ego that he cannot yet accept responsibility for his own actions and continues to blame others for his failures. He’s mentally like a 5 year old. He will mature when he realises that he and only he are responsible for everything in his life.

[@HT-sd4to]

It takes time to shape a person. He will get it.

[@pawshands9706]

Fana need ro give Holger some slack. Novak began as a bratty child and ia now a very different player, and one of the greats.

[@leleprtk]

I absolutely love your analysis on players, your videos are great! You are so eloquent and unbiased

[@TheRayray19811]

I love these videos. You guys do a great job. So glad I found this channel and subscribed.

[@DuchDoby]

Best tennis channel!

[@romainmj7245]

thanks again for your quality vids this so pleasing to watch ! I have immense faith in Rune he will win multiple majors no doubts and will create a big rivalry with alcaraz and sinner ! Can you make a similar video with two players that I think might one day get to the very top and wins a slam maybe ( Ben Shelton and Arthur Fils )

[@devpatel7154]

Really hope he does well man. His raw talent is insane.

[@honesty3440]

😂???

[@devpatel7154]

@@honesty3440 that forehand? It’s crazy lol. If he can just be more consistent he can be top 5 easily

[@honesty3440]

@@devpatel7154 Even if you're right, there are other players at least good as Rune.

[@merpetihommohite]

Finally we have proper tennis videos

[@KashPatel2025]

People need to lay off Holgar. He’s actually a pretty good young man. Insanely talented, fights on court and brings a lot of interest/enthusiasm. to tennis fans who watch him play. The male brain doesn’t even fully develop until age 24-25. He’ll get there. He has displayed some humility at times and appears to be a very friendly and kind hearted young man. Stress, pressure and expectations tend to bring out some less than ideal and mature reactions at times. He’ll get better. I love watching him play and predict multiple majors for him ahead.

[@GovernmentIssued]

Holger is only 20, he'll get better at everything.

[@honesty3440]

He never will change his arrogant full of ... himself character. I am ready to bet.

[@CeeceeChan]

​@@honesty3440You don't know that , do you ? He' s only 20 , a very green boy.

[@honesty3440]

@@CeeceeChan Still ready to bet. There are trait personality who stays for ever. Modesty is a born trait. And also learn by education , not one is a spoil brat.

[@vincentveilleux1035]

To be fair, Mother's are known to be over bearing sometimes. We don't know his relationship with her. People are complicated.

[@honesty3440]

Spoiled arrogant , infatuated with himself.

[@CeeceeChan]

​@@honesty3440Men are often spoiled by their mothers and grandmothers so there.

[@Kroelle72]

I don’t think Rune will be strong on the outdoor hard court season in the beginning of the year. He will not win tournaments here, but do better from the clay season onwards. He is a great player (I’m Danish), but I think he does too much slow top spinning under pressure, which is a no go on hard court- you get punished by flatter/hard hitting players like Rublev, Alcaraz, Sinner. He needs to play flatter instead of all this transportation/defensive play that has been inserted in his game. I understand that everything has to be dosed for the circumstances(his physicallity still does not allow him full gas), but he lost to Dimitrov because he gave away the initiative (and was tired after dropping sets in the opening two matches). Becker will hopefully build stability so he can play a more dictating game based on improved volleying and his retuning skills, then he’ll be deadly at the end of the season. Let’s see if he makes it - also with a matured attitude mentally…

[@YehShano]

I just watched him in Brisbane and he absolutely was great to watch and he’s probably my favourite player right now after watching him live. I’d be interested to know if he’s been diagnosed and medicated for ADHD, he 100% presents as having it and if he’s not diagnosed or medicated I think it would change his life being on Ritalin or Dex…he’s hyper all the time and figits like no other (Nadal is similar) but it would settle him down for sure and calm the outbursts to

[@Olympic_Mountains]

Very interesting thought!

[@YehShano]

@@Olympic_Mountains I know some may think it’s odd but on court he absolutely looks adhd and as a 43yr old and recently having family diagnosed with adhd and the difference the medication has made and also for myself, it’d be absolutely worthwhile looking into that if they haven’t

[@Sonderborg75]

I wouldn’t be surprised, if he got an ADHD-diagnosis, but it’s not a given that he would receive medicine because of that. I’m also adhd and Danish - and I’m not medicated. It’s not the right thing for everyone, I gave it up after a couple of weeks due to side effects. It just wasn’t worth it. 🤷‍♀️ He’ll mature and calm down given time and perhaps some peace from the scrutiny… 🤷‍♀️

[@YehShano]

@@Sonderborg75 agree totally, my stepdaughter can’t handle the medication and does just fine without it..I look forward to watching Holgers growth over the next few years, he’s a talent and a half

[@CeeceeChan]

​@Sonderborg75 Yes, it doesn't suit everyone but Holger needs to look into it. Maybe he shouldn't be so impatient and put so much pressure on himself.

[@Jalleur14325]

I like Rune. Amazing talent and all court ability. Refreshing to have him and Carlos after years of boring grinders. Yes he is a little childish but hey he has time to develop. Alot of privileged tennis stars act out. I think Rune needs to work on endurance.

[@Calisto123123]

I think childish is an accurate description of what some people perceive in him as arrogance. I find arrogant players are able to conceal their emotions much better than Rune - his emotions read like an open book. Also, some of the cited abuse language on his part actually sounds peculiarly childish in Danish, devoid of typical or strong cursing words.

[@Alucard152000]

I hope you are right. Just streamed the BreakPoint show on Netflix, and this kid comes off as an arrogant, immature baby, and what's worse, he's encouraged by his mother and the ppl around him. Coach Patrick tried to straighten him out and Rune got rid of him, realized his mistake later and went back to him. However, with that attitude he will never get past Alcaraz !!

[@CeeceeChan]

Netflix likes to exaggerate n play down certain things. They never mentioned Zverev ' s domestic abuse charges from his ( two ) x - girlfriends ehich he denies, naturally but painted Medvedev as the villain.

[@stuartglass4772]

Holger is a young kid who like John Mac years ago can't yet control his emotions. Hormones going mad. Over next 2 to 3 years he will calm down.

[@HS1-1]

Rune is often simultaneously mentally pathetic & incredibly strong during the same match. He's super talented & I think he's a great player to watch so hoping for lots of success for him because to me he has more potential than anyone on tour save Alcaraz. Not a huge fan of his personality but he's still young & you can't like everyone all the time. I'm glad to see the good start he's had to the year, even though he lost that great final today to Dimitrov (love to see Dimi back to winning ways). I find it hard to take to Sinner's ball bashing playing style personally (even though he does seem to be trying to add drop shots & a net game in lately) & so I'm keen to see Rune do well, win multiple slams & have a super entertaining rivalry with Alcaraz for many years if all goes well.

[@matmax6834]

Rune ha giocato 9 finali e ne ha perse 5 fino ad ora, la rivalità con Alcaraz mi pare qualcosa di molto molto lontano al momento.

[@lucxue4977]

being young it's not an excuse to be rude, it's his personality! if he doesn't change, he is not going any further

[@Spajk77-xm2ii]

I like his tennis and how he trash public and media, cos they can be anoying, but I personal don't like when he disrepect opponents, he will learn that.

[@ayleono]

Great content - just subscribed. But you do need to work on your pronunciation of Corretja (it's co-RRET-ya) 😁. Keep up the good work!

[@Courtside_Tennis]

Thanks for the tip!

[@isabellasmith8377]

Love the way you present all angles. Well done! Yep Rune is skilled and talented but he wont be my new fave. I always look for the COMPLEAT player who’s worth the effort and expense of traveling far to watch the games. So far, Sinner and Alcaraz make me go. DeMinaur maybe someday soon. Felix and Ruud have been breaking my heart so now Im hesitating to buy tickets

[@jrn913]

Ruud next! These analyses are great.

[@markpatterson8922]

When John McEnroe warns you that your behavior would portend a lonely existence, it might be good to listen to a voice of experience…

[@bjornyesterday8362]

He’s not beige….incredibly dynamic and good for the game.

[@Ritermann]

I have witnessed something like this before with Max Verstappen. There was a Time where I hated him the most out of every driver. But he grew out of his spoiled behaviors and learned. He is way more calm these days. Acts way more like an adult. If Rune doesn't redeme himself, I am afraid he will loose the favor of the People and at best end up like Djokovic, and at worst end up like Kyrgios.

[@MikeAG333]

(lose)

[@Alucard152000]

He grew out of it..? That's the funniest thing I have heard in a long time...🤣

[@KashPatel2025]

But Djokovic ALWAYS showed his class after a defeat and in the community. His tantrums and intense outbursts on court never bothered me because he needed to do that to become the greatest of all time. Tom Brady, Michael Jordan, Kobe BryantC Tiger Woods, McEnroe…those legends all needed to bring that intensity and occasional outbursts to fuel their greatness.

[@Olie109]

He is still so young and most importantly he is a Human! Some are more emotional than others… give him a break! He is great! He will learn and be calm as time goes on.

[@Lexxo777]

Great video, looking forward to more like this. Rune has a big test today v Dimitrov in the Brisbane (AU) Final. He is the #1 seed which does not happen often. If he can keep his head together, he should win in in straight sets as Dimitrov often plays too safe in finals, should be a good match anyway.

[@JB-fo2iy]

This aged well

[@king0vdarkness]

7:03 That's rich, coming from McEnroe XD

[@orchidpanda2253]

Why are your videos so gooooood!!? Who are you? Did you have good parents? LOL. Speaking of parents, Rune might have the same issue as Stefanos with overbearing, clingy parents and I don't judge him for telling his mom to leave the court. At least Holger realizes that he needs a coach who's actually either won some slams or coached someone who won slams under his/her guidance.

[@michaeladkins6]

A sophomore slump isa real thing. Other players figure out your game and how to beat you. Lesser players know your game plan too. you are also defending points from the previous year which adds more stress.

[@matmax6834]

Questo era giusto nel 2023, in questo 2024 però ha fatto ancora peggio, no?

[@Theon435]

How has Felix A.A avoided a video.

[@rafaelbarsi8377]

Nice video. Couldn’t agree more.

[@maxodgaard1335]

Great analysis, spot on

[@Leejungwoo48]

You look like Thanasi Kokkinakis :) Thanks for the upload

[@ibolyakontor7199]

Yes maturing will be important!

[@dichaelovic]

There is a great excuse to kick out his mom, His mom is a perfectionist just like Holger, so she doesnt look happy when he is not performing to his best, Holger doesnt like that.

[@sunnatrae]

The new grand slam winner for sure!

[@matmax6834]

No. Ha vinto Sinner.

[@MusicMendicant]

It is pronounced Alex Correchaa not Coryetta 😅

[@PeterReneBostrup]

Just look at the Play at brisbane

[@HRUNE-k5p]

Great video ♥️

[@BennyStrikesBack]

I feel like not only his game but also his attitude has gotten way better since Becker joined his team

[@matmax6834]

Per poco tempo purtroppo.

[@groethej]

The times when he's beaten Novak, was when Novak was coming back from being banned for not talking the vaccine. The two victories were on the back of Novak having very little match time. Since Novak has been fully match fit, he has lost every time. He has everything to be a top multi grand slam winner but I feel his head will be his undoing.

[@ProbablyLying]

Rune will be top 6 this year.

[@federicotown8052]

He made a good choice to hire Becker in his team !

[@PeterReneBostrup]

He Will be number one👊

[@TitusJudah]

Not in this lifetime no

[@mattcarlson8262]

Has Rune been tested for roxadustat ? As he was working with Patrick Mouratoglou, we are all wondering if this was why they stopped working together, either the publicity following Simona Halep's ban after using roxadustat and working with Patrick... The timing, in any case is suspect.

[@123asds]

all tennis players dope.

[@MariaIsabelBrandenburger]

Holger is the one together with Jannik, having lots of emotions and fire to beat - this time its to beat Nole in his living-room - needing 3 winning sets. So both need to stay fully concentrated and conserve power in the 1st week. Come on Holger!!!

[@CeeceeChan]

How can Sinner be described as showing his emotions ? He ' s from what Germans would call South Tyrol ( Trentino - Alto - Adige in Italaian ) so he ' s more Austrian in his manner.

[@Eagle2894]

Rune should ask Roger to be his part-time coach!

[@jeanettemalherbe5946]

He is just a kid. Lets hope he grows up soon I dnt watch his matches anymore because of his bad attitude

[@youngsuit]

I'd like the standards we hold for these young players held up to the average frat boy in a US college

[@Maksimov88]

He did cheat several times which is a horrible. There were several situations last year where he did same shady things..

[@Smalldeine]

Name them? Show me you actually know what you're talking about. Btw. I watch almost all of his games 😉

[@tobiasgoldman]

It's fine to be talented and athletic but if you don't have the mental game there is definitely a ceiling to your accomplishments.

[@SanoElKhoury]

You never agree😂

[@sportslover2356]

Rune has just won a thrilling match against Dmitrov in Monte Carlo. Your boy Alcaraz couldn't even play because he overtrains and is frequently injured. Tsitsipas is doing really well but you probably haven't noticed. Your perfect player perception is so sad because it rules out everyone. Still waiting for a more balanced 'we need to talk about...' of Kyrgios but unless you do some research that's unlikely. You also haven't noticed that Kyrgios had serious wrist surgery eight months ago. Perhaps that's why you consider him too lazy to train?

[@scottwarren4998]

Rune do not give up. All the big 3 hit their prime at age 24.

[@sean9267]

Rune never really deserved the hatred he received from the start. He's handled the negativity very well for such a young player. The 'fans' and 'media' painted him as the "bad-boy" of the next gen. Why? Never understood it. Maybe it was the match against Stan and Stan is highly respect on tour. However, Stan acted like a sore loser imo.

[@Mlasse954]

Rune is Danish, teens in Denmark are free to behave like they are without a correction..

[@Tommy_007]

I'm a high school teacher in Denmark, and I agree with you! Bad behaviour from many students is the worst part of the job. (Rune always reminds me of the many students that are too immature, too lazy, and who learned too little in primary school to be in high school...)

[@sophieoshaughnessy9469]

Physical problems and emotional problems not unrelated. Esp back spasm and cramping

[@adamsawicki1221]

You guys should do a video about the downfall of Schwartzman.

[@MissPerriwinkle]

rune seems to have no respect from his peers....

[@petrok5759]

He will be number one someday.

[@twittertwice]

Holger was a brat… there are clips on KZbin of Holger calling an opponent a homophobic slur and the screaming he did to his mother during the rest period in a mstch. He sceamed at her til she left the stadium. He was awful but leads me to believe Mother Dearest is the problem… in this mix, they seem to have a toxic relationship… I am happy he is back with George, who seem to bring out the best in him , both tennis and attitude… but me thinks Mother dearest felt threaten. Who knows

[@remedypath5941]

love him!!!!

[@geraldrubin3478]

So why do u call him "Runer"?

[@aubreypwd]

I see your Vacation Prince BB scented 🕯 ;)

[@CJZM7777]

Most champions have a way of staying on an even keel in a long match. They keep their cool when it's going good AND going bad. Nadal, Federer, Djokovic & Murray all use the fist pump and a shout a few times per match but they, in general, keep an even keel and don't engage with their opponent. Rune is too up and down. I also don't think Becker is a great coach. Becker has a difficult time running his personal life and I think he needs a coach with a better head on his shoulders.

[@CeeceeChan]

Becker ' s personal life isn't good but coaching ' s separate matter.

[@ColasSaloc]

I have big expectations on Rune, he needs to mature as a professional player. He has all the tools to stay in the top 10

[@IgnDom28]

something i will say with the utmost confidence about rune he’s a good player but he’s a rice kid who has no control or care he thinks he should be winning everything and he looks like a child he needs to learn he won’t win everything no matter what

[@scottfarrar3463]

He is a spoiled brat. Don't need to hear your take!

[@rocknrol]

He could start with getting rid of his silly punk hat. Grow up dude.

[@ciaran6r]

How is Patrick Mouitaglou’s reputation still intact and Simona Halep’s is in the dirt? He has literally taken full responsibility for her positive test and you’re speaking about him like he is a reputable coach. It really is a man’s world

[@CeeceeChan]

It' s still a man ' s world because their mothers spoil them but are demanding of their daughters and daughters - in - law .

[@nelsonhallack7884]

His forehand is suspect.

[@jjmah7]

Who the fuck is Holgar Rune, should be the title of this video since no one knows

[@HolgerRuneFan]

Holger is a future #1, but it won't come until 2025.

[@isabellasmith8377]

Missing rafa and roger so much ❤️

[@tripleH63]

maybe he'll become a good player with boris...Maybe...he has talent obviously but he needs something else...More and More

[@ayongkot]

Maybe he's good or talented, but he's action definitely shows he's arrogant.

[@tipsytennis]

#wheresholger

[@zeihahaaa2356]

talk about BEN SHELTON PLSSSS

[@danguee1]

I kinda quite like him. But he is a seriously unpleasant character.

[@manoalex6575]

Hadnt been brought up well...got to. Control his emotions..he is a failure

[@loganmoyer1548]

Boris could use a job tbh, and pay his taxes.

[@brandon_den]

He has the nicest legs on tour.

[@mirkofalciani]

The truth about Holger Rune , he will never win a Grand Slam , he was not even close to any semi final ...why ? Cause beside his awesome fitness and winning mentality he has limited shotmaking skills , sorry.

[@texadak8245]

Ivan Drago. 😁😁