Holger Rune wants to cause a sensation. © ANSA / DARREN ENGLAND

Becker about Rune: “I don’t want to do that to him”

Boris Becker sees no problem in his coaching work for the Danish tennis star Holger Rune that he will not be in Melbourne at the Australian Open, which begins on Sunday.

11 January 2024

From: dpa

“I have professional obligations with television stations and other sponsors, but the same goes for the other team members,” said the expert for the broadcasting TV station Eurosport at a media round: “It’s not possible for one person to cover everything or contribute 52 weeks a year The 56-year-old added with a smile: “I don’t want to do that to him that he has to put up with me for so long.”

The six-time Grand Slam tournament winner will not look after his protégé on site at the Australian Open, but will work from Germany as a tennis expert for Eurosport. According to Becker, the world number eight doesn't have a problem with this: "Holger Rune knew that too." He is in communication with the 20-year-old "every day," Becker reported: "Even when I'm in Munich, I'm with one Always listen to Holger.”

Boris Becker is now coaching Holger Rune. © APA/afp / TIZIANA FABI

In Melbourne, Rune will be looked after by long-time Roger Federer coach Severin Lüthi from Switzerland. The Dane's third coach is his compatriot Kenneth Carlsen. “In terms of experience and names, this team is impressive,” said Becker about the trio. The division of tasks is “the modern form of coaching in tennis”.