Holger Rune has spoken about his ambition to establish himself among tennis’s leading names, reflecting on encouragement from Novak Djokovic and the need to keep a composed exterior inside the locker room.
Holger Rune targets place among tennis’s elite
Rune addressed the challenge of joining the sport’s “big guys”, framing his progress against the standards set by the established players at the top of the ATP Tour.
Djokovic’s positive words were part of that conversation, with Rune highlighting the significance of receiving praise from one of the game’s most decorated competitors.
Off court, Rune also described the guarded atmosphere around the players’ area. He referred to the importance of maintaining a “poker face” in the locker room, where rivals share space away from the match court while preparing to compete against one another.
The comments underline Rune’s focus on both sides of life near the top of men’s tennis: producing the level required to challenge elite opponents and handling the scrutiny and rivalries that come with that position.
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