Danish Angel - Holger Rune Talk

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[Jelenafan]

Just one more impressive and interesting stat for Little Holger fans to ponder.

As just a 20 year old ( along with Alcaraz) he has a winning head2head record against top 10 opponents in his career. That is rare indeed.

However since 2022 Rune has a 6-0 record versus top 5 opponents

2022:
# 3 Alexander Zverev 2R Bavarian Open
# 4 Stefano Tsitsipas 4R French Open
# 5 Stefano Tsitsipas F Stockholm Open
# 1 Carlos Alcaraz QF Paris Masters

2023:
# 5 Daniil Medvedev SF Monte Carlo Masters
# 1 Novak Djokovic QF Rome Masters

Overall he is 6-1, the one loss coming in the 2021 USO where the 18 year old Danish Cherub lost
to # 1 Novak Djokovic in 4 sets. Again as a 18 year old.

One more tidbit, he has a perfect winning head2head with Medvedev, Tsitsipas & Zverev (4-0), a winning head2head with Novak (2-1) and a 1-1 head2head versus Carlitos, that one loss as an 18 year in the ATP next gen tourney in 2021, where both he and Carlitos had not fully grown the hair on their “wings”….

The Viking warriors start young.

 

[Jelenafan]

Someone once defined chutzpah as " killing both your parents and then throwing yourself on the mercy of the court because you are an orphan."

Well a new definition of chutzpah, hypocrisy, double standard desengenouness, gutless commentary would be one Patrick McEnroe:

"It's hard to be a total a**hole and be on the tennis tour" - Patrick McEnroe on Holger Rune's behavior at Madrid Open

Patrick McEnroe, the brother of former World No. 1 John McEnroe, has given his take on Holger Rune's behavior following his recent Madrid Open controversy.

www.sportskeeda.com

As a fan of tennis and little Hoger I think the Danish Angel explained it best...

IN addition, when Patrick McEnroe calls others a***hole without addressing one of the largest and most flagrant a**** holes of the last 50 years, namely his brother John McEnroe , whose top 100 egregious examples of bad conduct dwarf anything the Danish Angel has done, he needs to sit himself down and shut that overrated overpaid trap of his .

An unbiased and even tempered Holger fan.

Holger:
Is that a mosquito buzzing or is Patrick McEnroe talking..??

 

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Someone once defined chutzpah as " killing both your parents and then throwing yourself on the mercy of the court because you are an orphan."

Well a new definition of chutzpah, hypocrisy, double standard desengenouness, gutless commentary would be one Patrick McEnroe:

"It's hard to be a total a**hole and be on the tennis tour" - Patrick McEnroe on Holger Rune's behavior at Madrid Open

Patrick McEnroe, the brother of former World No. 1 John McEnroe, has given his take on Holger Rune's behavior following his recent Madrid Open controversy.

www.sportskeeda.com

As a fan of tennis and little Hoger I think the Danish Angel explained it best...
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IN addition, when Patrick McEnroe calls others a***hole without addressing one of the largest and most flagrant a**** holes of the last 50 years, namely his brother John McEnroe , whose top 100 egregious examples of bad conduct dwarf anything the Danish Angel has done, he needs to sit himself down and shut that overrated overpaid trap of his .

An unbiased and even tempered Holger fan.

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Holger:
Is that a mosquito buzzing or is Patrick McEnroe talking..??

I’ve never taken Patrick seriously. Anyone who still has to be referred to as someone’s brother — “Patrick McEnroe, the brother of former World No. 1 John McEnroe” — is too insignificant to stand on their own. We would never say “Venus Williams, the sister of former World No. 1 Serena Williams” for example.

 

[lomaha]

His danish coach Lars Christensen will not be joining him in Paris either and PM will continue for the rest of the clayseason. Will be interesting to see if Lars will be back for the grass season.

 

[Fiero425]

I’ve never taken Patrick seriously. Anyone who still has to be referred to as someone’s brother — “Patrick McEnroe, the brother of former World No. 1 John McEnroe” — is too insignificant to stand on their own. We would never say “Venus Williams, the sister of former World No. 1 Serena Williams” for example.

How rude! tt happens a lot; esp. w/ celebs! Solong Knowles is always paired w/ her sister Beyonce! I could go on! What's wrong w/ you?

 

[Jelenafan]

Big upcoming match for little Holger, the Norweigan Bully looms in the QF , can the Danish Angel reach his first SF at a Slam?

However a disturbing ripple in the force, Ruud has cast his pseudo “nice guy” web of deceit to soften up Holger, weaken the Viking’s resolve…

Suspect Casper trying to soften up our guy with sugary donuts in the locker room; beware Noweigans bearing gifts…

now we have this from Holger:

"I mean, obviously there was drama last year and I hope we can make less drama this year," Rune told press about their all-Nordic rematch. "We played each other in Rome. It was a good match.

"He's a good player. I respect him. There's no problem. We're good. Should be a match without problems, hopefully. Just looking forward for it.

Oh Holger….

 

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[lomaha]

Holger is all by himself in London - will be interesting to see if Patrick or Lars (or both) turn up at Wimbledon.

 

[Jelenafan]

Caroline Wozniacki makes proposal to Holger Rune, 20-year-old Dane instantly responds

Wozniacki, 32, set to return to tennis next month.

www.tennisworldusa.org

When Rune was asked about Wozniacki's offer, he instantly said he was in.

"For sure, If she want, I want," Rune said.

So the Danish Angel and Sweet Caroline may team up at the Olympics next year to establish Danish World Domination ; )

 

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Caroline Wozniacki makes proposal to Holger Rune, 20-year-old Dane instantly responds

Wozniacki, 32, set to return to tennis next month.

www.tennisworldusa.org

So the Danish Angel and Sweet Caroline may team up at the Olympics next year to establish Danish World Domination ; )

@Hoergren

 

[Jelenafan]

Little Holger is all grown up as he completes on Wednesday the privilege of playing on the main stadium of all the Slams.

Yes, The Danish Angel will play his first main draw Centre Court march at Wimbledon versus the # 1 and fellow 20 year old Carlos Alcaraz.

Holgerites a reminder to stay fully hydrated during the match !!

 

[lomaha]

Little Holger is all grown up as he completes on Wednesday the privilege of playing on the main stadium of all the Slams.

Yes, The Danish Angel will play his first main draw Centre Court march at Wimbledon versus the # 1 and fellow 20 year old Carlos Alcaraz.

Holgerites a reminder to stay fully hydrated during the match !!

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Honestly I don't think he ever tasted alcohol...

 

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How Holger Rune’s mom is inspiring his quarterfinal run at Wimbledon

 

[lomaha]

How Holger Rune’s mom is inspiring his quarterfinal run at Wimbledon

It's funny with all the assumptions going around of Rune asking his mom to leave the stadium during some earlier matches. He never did. He asked his trainer to leave because he got frustrated with him commenting on his game. His mother chose to leave instead and did that because she know him well. He did some stupid things in his first matches on tour and they will forever haunt him, but this one was misunderstood compleetly.

Working with the danish mental coach B.S.Christiansen has made a huge impact on his behaviour. Many sees him as a spoiled brat - he is not. He is working hard and wants to win. And hates to loose.

 

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It's funny with all the assumptions going around of Rune asking his mom to leave the stadium during some earlier matches. He never did. He asked his trainer to leave because he got frustrated with him commenting on his game. His mother chose to leave instead and did that because she know him well. He did some stupid things in his first matches on tour and they will forever haunt him, but this one was misunderstood compleetly.

Working with the danish mental coach B.S.Christiansen has made a huge impact on his behaviour. Many sees him as a spoiled brat - he is not. He is working hard and wants to win. And hates to loose.

Thanks for the clarifications.

The last two sentences above remind me of Serena Williams, who hated to lose more than anyone I’ve ever seen. If Rune is like that, too, it would explain a lot, especially his ability to pull out wins when things look completely grim.

 

[Jelenafan]

How Holger Rune’s mom is inspiring his quarterfinal run at Wimbledon

His mom reminds me a bit in his younger days of the Rafa parents: there to give moral & emotional support but not pretending to be a coach themselves.

Too many tennis parents credit themselves as the main reason their children are exceptional tennis talents.

 

[tented]

His mom reminds me a bit in his younger days of the Rafa parents: there to give moral & emotional support but not pretending to be a coach themselves.

Too many tennis parents credit themselves as the main reason their children are exceptional tennis talents.

That’s a good comparison. The same could be said of Roger’s parents: always there for support, but never coaching.

 

[lomaha]

Thanks for the clarifications.

The last two sentences above remind me of Serena Williams, who hated to lose more than anyone I’ve ever seen. If Rune is like that, too, it would explain a lot, especially his ability to pull out wins when things look completely grim.

When he was a junior he attended a tournament and came second loosing the finals 6-4 6-7 7-6 and he refused to accept the silvermedal. Because he was so mad about loosing. He had a terrible temper but also an incredible workethics.

 

[Kieran]

When he was a junior he attended a tournament and came second loosing the finals 6-4 6-7 7-6 and he refused to accept the silvermedal. Because he was so mad about loosing. He had a terrible temper but also an incredible workethics.

I think he’s fabulous and I like that bad attitude he has. I wish more players would hate losing as much as he does. I wish more players had his disregard for conventions and were brave enough to basically stick a finger up at tradition. I just hope he has enough ambition to go with it all, because he could be a mighty player over the next few years if he does..