Holger Rune’s countryman, former doubles champion Frederik Nielsen, defended Holger from the criticism he has received in recent weeks. Nielsen compared Rune to 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic, brutally criticizing the Serbian star, essentially saying Nole isn’t being honest.Nielsen said to Spilxperten: “Holger is a very good tennis player, always very honest with himself and with others.We are talking about a boy with great personality, wit and who offers original answers.
He is always himself when he plays on the pitch, he says everything without fear and he doesn’t care what people think of him. He is the exact opposite of what Novak Djokovic does, a tennis player I don’t like at all.He’s not true to himself, he’s always trying to look different than he really is and in my opinion he doesn’t need to.”
The criticisms against Holger Rune
Rune is one of the purest talents on the Tour.
Along with world number one Carlos Alcaraz he is identified by many as the heir to the Big Three, and as a result these sportsmen get much attention in the media.Holger is slowly approaching the top of the standings, he achieved a great result last year by winning the Paris-Bercy Masters 1000, triumphing in comeback over a legend of this sport like Novak Djokovic.Despite this Rune is considered by many as a tennis unpleasant , sometimes his attitudes are not liked and are harshly criticized.
Just think of the last tournament in which he was the protagonist last week with the match against Lorenzo Musetti.The Italian unintentionally hit Rune with a smash and Rune was enraged by the gesture, attacking Musetti in a post-match interview: “He can do what he wants.
It’s certainly not the best thing to do, but it’s legal.He can hit the ball where he wants. He gave me more motivation to beat him. I’m happy to have overtaken Musetti in straight sets. I’m in the semifinals; not him. So I’m happy.”
