After parting ways with two coaches in just one week, Holger Rune has now caught the attention of Serena Williams’ former coach. Speculation about a potential collaboration between Rune and Rennae Stubbs has been sparked by a tweet from Stubbs, following Rune’s recent split with his head coach. Stubbs previously coached Rune in 2022, a few months before Serena Williams retired as a 23-time Grand Slam champion.
Holger Rune has been making headlines since his early exit from the Australian Open. After only two and a half months of working together, Rune split with his coach, and just yesterday, Boris Becker also stepped down from his coaching team.
The departure of his coaches has led to speculation about who will be Rune’s next coach, with Stubbs expressing interest in the opportunity to coach the young player. It is clear that Rune, who has not won a title since June of last year, is in need of fresh ideas.
@holgerrune2003 I have some availability.
In less than a year, Rune has parted ways with three coaches without any clear reasons. In May 2023, he split with Patrick Mourataglou after six months, leaving fans questioning the decision.
Within the span of a week, two experienced coaches, Severin Luthi and Boris Becker, have also left Rune’s team. The fact that the coaches have remained silent about the reasons behind their departures suggests that something is amiss, sending a signal to other potential coaches.
In a surprising turn of events, Boris Becker has decided to step down as Holger Rune’s head coach after four and a half months of partnership. The six-time Grand Slam winner stated that he was unable to provide Rune with what he needed.
Rune turned to the former tennis legend in October, hoping that Becker’s expertise would turn his fortunes around. However, the young Dane has yet to win a single title in the past six months.
After suffering a defeat against in the second round of the Australian Open, the 20-year-old is now described by Boris as a rough diamond.
I would like to announce that I am stepping down as Holger Rune’s head coach with immediate effect. Our initial goal was to reach the ATP Finals at the end of last year, but I have come to realize that in order for this partnership to be successful, I would need…
With undeniable talent, Rune is in desperate need of guidance. With three coaches leaving in less than a year, he must quickly get his affairs in order or risk never showcasing his true potential to tennis fans.
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