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Yeah, he’s definitely not where he was this time last year. Back injury is the kind you really need to take care over…
Danish Angel - Holger Rune Talk
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Another terrible loss from Rune, this time it is against Nakashima (a player outside of the Top 100) AND Rune only won 2 games this match! Like I have stated before, he needs to shut down his 2023 season now. No need to further injure himself on what ever is happening him physically right now.
nehmeth
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He’s too young for his body to be continually falling apart like this. It looks as though this kid may have a Nishikori career trajectory.
He does have the same body physique as Nishikori now that you have mentioned it, Nehmeth.
I will give Rune until end of 2024 before I have a final verdict on him physically. As much he has physical problems right now, he is only 20 years old so he has time to fix whatever physical "problems" he has right now. Sinner was the same in 2021 going into 2022. Now in 2023, it seems like Sinner is getting better physically and becoming more fitter as the year goes on.
The key for Rune right now though is that he needs to understand that playing through this injury will not help him now and potentially in the future. He needs to rest both mentally and physically or else it will only get worse from here on out.
nehmeth
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Having a great coach added to your team (like Cahill for Sinner in 2022) would go a long way in helping Rune with making good long and short term decisions that are best for him and his career.
Rune did reunited with his old coach, Lars, at Beijing. We will see if he will add more to his team.
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Exactly. @Jelenafan got me liking him and appreciating his game and fight — I’d be disappointed to have him be part of the constant wounded.
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I don't know what's going on with him, but he's too young to be among the walking-wounded. And I do like him for his fight, and his bold game. I hope this is some blip in his progress, nothing more.
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"It felt good. I’ve had a tough period, both with my body and match circumstances, so I’m just happy to be back feeling good. Feeling mentally well on and off the court. I’m just super happy with my level today. I was feeling very good. I didn’t feel anything in my body.
This is good. I don’t mind muscle soreness, but I’m too young to have these kinds of problems, so it’s good to feel good out there. I’m feeling healthy, taking care of my body and I’m super happy to play without pain and just enjoy myself."
Holger Rune from a September 29 article after ending a 7 match losing streak. He’s correct. He’s way too young to be saying crap like this. He lost his next match in Beijing to Dimitrov, and here in his first match in Shanghai.
Rune Feeling Healthy Again After Ending Seven-Match Losing Streak In China
Holger Rune appeared both recharged and rejuvenated as he sealed his first Tour-level victory at the 2023 China Open since all the way back in Wimbledon.
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Holger Rune loses another 1st round match and this time against Kecmanovic.
Since his loss to Alcaraz in Wimbledon, Rune is 1-7 in his last eight official matches! He is just in free-fall right now!
Since his loss to Alcaraz in Wimbledon, Rune is 1-7 in his last eight official matches! He is just in free-fall right now!
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Boris Becker to fill in as interim coach for Holger Rune? Thoughts?
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Holger Rune Hires Boris Becker As Coach | ATP Tour | Tennis
Holger Rune’s team confirmed on Thursday that the Dane has hired Boris Becker as his coach. The former No. 1 player in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings has coached before, helping Novak Djokovic reach some of his greatest heights.
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Boris Becker received a damaged good, but then again Boris himself is damaged too in a way haha. I guess they might get along very well. When Becker worked with Novak he had a complete player already. Now he has Rune and he needs to improve him as a player, that is not a small difference compared to Novak. Let's see if they will work permanently going into the 2024 season.Boris Becker to fill in as interim coach for Holger Rune? Thoughts?
Holger Rune Hires Boris Becker As Coach | ATP Tour | Tennis
Holger Rune’s team confirmed on Thursday that the Dane has hired Boris Becker as his coach. The former No. 1 player in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings has coached before, helping Novak Djokovic reach some of his greatest heights.
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Watched the match, agree, lets see how he plays in his next match, though I still feel the serve is a problem
https://www.atptour.com/en/news/holger-rune-hires-boris-becker#:~:text=Holger%20Rune's%20team%20confirmed,some%20of%20his%20greatest%20heights.
I’ve said i wanted little Holger to work on his serve as more of a weapon, so the addition of Becker is encouraging. : )
I’ve said i wanted little Holger to work on his serve as more of a weapon, so the addition of Becker is encouraging. : )
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Danish-Angel just barely made it thru! He was a netcord away from losing to Etcheverry who had his chances! Just caught the end! It's amazing how the elites have to steal a match in 3rd set TB's like this all the time! And they say the competition is weak! Come on!
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The Danish Angel has been fairly fragile himself of late, but that was a great win for him. Etcheverry was a game lad…Danish-Angel just barely made it thru! He was a netcord away from losing to Etcheverry who had his chances! Just caught the end! It's amazing how the elites have to steal a match in 3rd set TB's like this all the time! And they say the competition is weak! Come on!