What does it want Holger Rune to be like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner? A query to which Novak Djokovic, who will problem Rune within the 4th spherical of Wimbledon, a match that will likely be performed tomorrow, answered. Djokovic is forward 3-2 in head-to-head matches and has received the final two matches, on the ATP Masters 1000 in Paris-Bercy and on the Nitto ATP Finals, however Rune has all the time put him in problem. Even of their first assembly – performed in 2021 on the US Open – the Dane managed to take house a set in opposition to him, exhibiting himself off on this planet of the greats.
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“I get alongside very nicely with him, he is an incredible man. He is all the time behaved very nicely with my workforce and I all the time attempt to be there for him, each for coaching and for some recommendation. His mom and sister have all the time been very good to us, we get alongside, we respect one another and I feel now we have comparable tennis types. In relation to taking part in and competing on the court docket, we each have that interior hearth. I am positive we’ll see loads of vitality on the court docket on Monday. He is a spectacular participant, who loves large occasions and taking part in these matches.
I will want my finest tennis to win. Holger has all the time had an incredible work ethic. If he sees one thing that is not proper, he works to enhance it. That is what I’ve all the time appreciated most about him. He is an entire tennis participant. He in all probability lacks a little bit of consistency when it comes to outcomes in comparison with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, however he is able to do nice issues. Perhaps he wants a bit extra time mentally to mature and perceive how one can play in sure moments, however he is already fairly skilled for being solely 21,” stated Djokovic about Rune, on the press convention.
Nole and Holger usually prepare collectively and share a very good friendship. The Dane has said on a number of events that the Serbian champion has given him nice recommendation and that he has improved because of his assist.
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