In a heartfelt statement, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic shared his warm sentiments about Boris Becker taking on the role of coaching young tennis sensation Holger Rune. Becker, a six-time Grand Slam champion and former coach to Djokovic himself, recently made waves with his decision to mentor the up-and-coming Danish talent.
“Boris is a dear friend, so I’m really glad to see him back on the Tour as a coach,” Djokovic stated. He went on to express his genuine happiness for Becker’s return to the tennis scene, emphasizing their close personal bond. Djokovic’s sentiments reflect the strong camaraderie and mutual respect that exist among elite tennis players, even when they find themselves on opposite sides of the court.
However, Djokovic also humorously acknowledged the potential discomfort of facing Becker in the coaching role for Holger Rune. “It’s not gonna be nice and comfortable for me to have him in the opposite box if I play Holger,” Djokovic admitted. Despite this, Djokovic’s affection for Becker and his family shines through, underscoring the deep connections that often extend beyond the confines of the tennis court.
“Boris is a dear friend, so I’m really glad to see him back on the Tour as a coach. It’s not gonna be nice and confortable for me to have him in the opposite box, if I play Holger. But I love him and his family a lot.” Djokovic on Rune&Becker. 4/4 pic.twitter.com/jLeCODa1JE
— Tennis Majors (@Tennis_Majors) October 28, 2023
Djokovic’s endorsement of Becker’s coaching role in Holger Rune’s career is a testament to the supportive and interconnected nature of the tennis community. It showcases how experienced players are not only competitors but also mentors and friends to emerging talents, contributing to the growth and success of the sport. Tennis enthusiasts eagerly await the results of this intriguing partnership and the potential it holds for Holger Rune’s promising career.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
LWWWWWWLWW Now the world no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 15th of September when he beat world no.26 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 6-4 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Serbian achieved a 46-5 win-loss record. Novak clinched 5 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. Novak got to the final in Wimbledon.
Djokovic is scheduled to compete next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 30th of October.
Holger Rune in 2023
LWWWWLWWWL At the moment ranked no.6, the Dane played his last match on the 28th of October when he was overcome by world no.19 Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3 6-2 in the semifinal in Basel (draw).
At the moment, during this season Holger owns a composed 41-21 record. Holger clinched 1 title in Munich. The Dane reached the final in Monte-Carlo and Rome.
He is also scheduled to play in Metz (Moselle Open) after Paris. The main draw will start on the 30th of October.
Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune faced off 3 times. The head to head is 2-1 for Rune. Before, the last time they played, Holger Rune won 6-2 4-6 6-2 in the quarter in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 17th of May 2023.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
