When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Holger Rune, a 20-year-old Danish tennis player, understands this very well. He’s been absolutely out of shape lately, but he still manages to find some joy amidst his troubles. How?
The world number six recently met Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic, ranked 53rd, at Stockholm’s Kungliga Tennishallen arena. The Serbian overcame the defending champion in straight sets to go to the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Nordic Open. Rune has lost nine of his ten matches. However, he sees light at the end of the tunnel. Here is why.
Holger Rune is confident even after his dramatic elimination in Stockholm.
The former world number 4 has been dealing with a back problem and a lack of form for quite some time now. But just when everyone thought he was going to make a comeback, he disappoints his supporters yet again. He was ready to put an end to his dismal form, but the Serb saw things differently.
After a close first set, Kecmanovic won the match 7-6(3), 6-2 in 1 hour and 44 minutes. This was their first encounter, and oh boy! The 24-year-old Serbian did not disappoint us. Regardless matter the outcome of the match, the Dane felt far better than he had previously. Here’s what he stated about his early departure.
Trending Holgar Rune is the highest-ranked male Danish player in the history of the ATP. He had started playing tennis at a very young age. Later on, he won four ATP Tour singles titles. However, his best result came in 2022, when he advanced to the quarterfinals of the French Open. Surely, more will come in the future, but when? Only Rune can answer this question.
He has made an outstanding transition from the junior circuit to professional circuits. Fans have instantly taken notice of his determination and on-court skills. Being in the top ten in the ATP rankings is a message in itself. Will he settle for that? Maybe not. Can Holger Rune return to the top five yet again?
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