Mike White, the creator of the critically acclaimed series The White Lotus, has sparked curiosity with his recent comments about casting Aneke Rune, the mother of Danish tennis star Holger Rune, for the show’s fourth season. White revealed his inspiration during a candid moment at the Monte Carlo Masters, where he spotted Aneke enjoying a cigarette on her balcony.

In an interview, White shared, “I was at the Monte Carlo Masters and saw Aneke Rune smoking a cigarette from her balcony. That’s when I knew who’d be the face of next season’s White Lotus.” His remark has already ignited speculation about the direction the upcoming season might take and how Aneke Rune could fit into the show’s ensemble cast.

Known for its satirical take on privilege and human behavior, The White Lotus has consistently featured a mix of seasoned actors and fresh faces. If Aneke Rune were to join the cast, it would mark an intriguing addition to the series’ tradition of unexpected casting choices.

While no official announcements have been made, fans are eagerly awaiting further updates on the fourth season, which promises to deliver more of the drama, intrigue, and dark humor that have made the show a global phenomenon.

Holger Rune in 2025

Holger Rune

39 - 27win/loss

Hard
22-13
I Hard
5-3
Clay
10-9
Grass
2-2
22 year old
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2025 Highlights

Now ranked no.12, Rune played his last match on the 8th of April when he had to retire when playing against world no.43 Nuno Borges in the 1st round and the scoreline was 6-2 3-0 .

Presently, during this year Holger has managed to achieve a compiled 11-9 win-loss record. Holger Rune’s best result of this year was reaching the final in Indian Wells.

Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters
Rune's Record