Holger Rune’s season continued to fall short of expectations with a semi-final loss to Alexander Zverev at the Paris Masters, leading former world No. 1 Jim Courier to deliver a pointed critique of the young Dane’s game. Rune, who was once ranked as high as No. 4, has struggled to maintain form in 2024, with no ATP titles since April 2023 and limited success in major tournaments.
On Tennis Channel, Courier compared Rune’s style to “full-blown jazz exploration,” saying it lacks consistency and structure
. “It’s like throwing paint against the wall,” Courier commented. While he acknowledged Rune’s natural talent, Courier believes his game is too instinct-driven, saying Rune needs to establish a “sense of order” to succeed consistently at the top.
Rune’s season now heads to Metz for the Moselle Open, where he is seeded fourth. Although he missed out on qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin, he aims to end the year on a high note.
Holger Rune in 2024
Currently ranked no.11, Holger played his last match on the 2nd of November when he capitulated to world no.2 Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6(4) in the semifinal in Paris (draw).
Presently, during this year Holger owns a composed 45-23 record. Holger Rune’s best result of the present year was getting to the final in Brisbane.
will play the world no.286 Giovanni Fonio in the quarter. They have never competed against each other till now in top events.Rune was the finalist in Brisbane (Brisbane International).
Holger won 4 titles in his career: 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
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Holger Rune in 2024
Ranked no.11, Holger played his last match on the 2nd of November when he surrendered to world no.2 Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6(4) in the semifinal in Paris (draw).
Currently, during this year the Dane has managed to achieve an overall 45-23 win-loss record. Holger Rune’s most significant result of the present year was reaching the final in Brisbane.
Holger Rune will fight against the world no.286 Giovanni Fonio in the quarter. In the past, they have never competed against each other up to now in top competitions.
The Dane reached the final in Brisbane (Brisbane International).
Rune won 4 titles in his career: 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Holger Rune |
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