Holger Rune sent waves through the tennis world when he stepped onto the Mubadala Citi DC Open courts for a training session overseen by none other than Andre Agassi. The sight of the young Danish star working with a legend brought excitement and intrigue to fans and insiders alike.
A Mentorship Born of Respect
Rune confirmed that his work with Agassi isn’t a formal coaching relationship, but a short-term mentorship. The two spent three days together preparing ahead of Rune’s US Open campaign. Rune initiated contact months prior, seeking guidance from someone he deeply admires for his insight and legacy.
He said: “I thought now was a good moment to reach out to Agassi because my base is back and I’m playing well again. When you’re changing coaches a lot, you don’t play as well because you’re not following one opinion or a single structure. I thought this was the right time to get some extra input…It’s not anything magic, but he obviously had some very wise words I can use.”
Agassi’s Return to the Tennis Arena
Though retired since 2006, Andre Agassi has steadily returned to tennis, taking roles like Team World coach for the Laver Cup and joining the Roland Garros analyst team. With eight Grand Slam titles and over 100 weeks as world No. 1, Agassi’s re-entry has been met with great enthusiasm.
Bridging Eras Through Learning
Rune, just three years old when Agassi retired, studied the Hall of Famer via archived footage online. Now, armed with guidance from both Agassi and his longtime coach Lars Christensen, Rune is shaping his own unique approach to the game with a blend of past and present wisdom.
Style Meets Substance
As Rune continues to rise in the rankings, his flair and drive echo some of the charisma Agassi once brought to center court. Their brief alliance may spark something lasting—not just in Rune’s game, but in the narrative of modern tennis itself.
Holger Rune in 2025
At the moment ranked no.9, the Dane played his last match on the 30th of June when he lost to Unknown Player bye in the 1st round in Washington (draw).
This season the Dane achieved a composed 22-14 win-loss record. This year, the Dane conquered 1 tournament in Barcelona. The Dane reached the final in Indian Wells.