Holger Rune has a long history with Carlos Alcaraz, and it seems that their friendship has only strengthened as they’ve climbed the ranks in professional tennis. In a recent lighthearted video with the daughter of doubles player Santiago González, Rune shared that Alcaraz has been a major support to him on tour.
Their friendship traces back to their youth, when the two were competitors in the junior circuit, famously teaming up for doubles at Le Petits As, a prestigious youth tournament. Now, as two of the top young players in the game, their close bond has become an integral part of their journey, helping them navigate the highs and lows of the tennis world together.
Rune didn’t stop at Alcaraz; he also mentioned Italian players Lorenzo Musetti and Luca Nardi as two other close friends on the tour. Rune’s camaraderie with these young players showcases the unique blend of competition and friendship within the ATP, as they continue to push each other to new heights while sharing a tight-knit support system.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Ranked no.2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 10th of October when he surrendered to world no.25 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).
This year Carlos has an overall 51-10 match record. Carlos conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz reached the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will play the world no.365 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never competed against each other until now on the main tour.
The Spaniard conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos was the finalist in Paris (Olympics).
Carlos won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Holger Rune in 2024
Ranked world no.13, the Dane played his last match on the 26th of October when he surrendered to world no.31 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6(6) 6-4 in the semifinal in Basel (draw).
Currently, during this year Holger has managed to achieve a compiled 41-22 record. Holger Rune’s most significant result of the year was reaching the final in Brisbane.
Holger Rune will play the world no.289 Giovanni Fonio in the quarter. In the past, they have never played each other until now in top tournaments.
Rune was the runner-up in Brisbane (Brisbane International).
The Dane won 4 titles in his career: 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Metz (Moselle Open) on the 3rd of November and Metz (Moselle Open)
on the 4th of November.Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune squared off 3 times. Their actual record is 2-1 for Alcaraz. Before, the last time they fought against each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 7-6(3) 6-4 6-4 in the quarter in London (Wimbledon) in July 2023.
You can watch the highlights in the following video.
Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune |
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Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Currently ranked no.
2, Alcaraz played his last match on the 10th of October when he was overcome by world no.25 Tomas Machac 7-6(5) 7-5 in the quarter in Shanghai (draw).Until now, during this year Alcaraz achieved a compiled 51-10 match record. The Spaniard clinched 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Carlos was the finalist in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.365 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . They have never played each other until now in top tournaments.
Alcaraz conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Alcaraz was the finalist in Paris (Olympics).
Alcaraz won 17 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Holger Rune in 2024
Ranked world no.13, the Dane played his last match on the 26th of October when he was defeated by world no.31 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6(6) 6-4 in the semifinal in Basel (draw).
This season Rune has managed to achieve a 41-22 record. Holger Rune’s most significant result of the present year was reaching the final in Brisbane.
Holger Rune will compete against the world no.289 Giovanni Fonio in the quarter. They have never played each other until now in top competitions.
The Dane reached the final in Brisbane (Brisbane International).
The Dane won 4 titles in his career: 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Metz (Moselle Open) on the 3rd of November and Metz (Moselle Open) on the 4th of November.
Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune faced off 3 times. Their actual head to head record is 2-1 for Alcaraz. The last time they played, Carlos Alcaraz won 7-6(3) 6-4 6-4 in the quarter in London (Wimbledon) in July 2023.
Here the video highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune |
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