"I don’t know who his coach is, but he makes really bad decisions": Segura calls out Rune's coach, believes he won't challenge Alcaraz until aspects of game changed
ATPTuesday, 08 August 2023 at 16:17
Former American tennis player Spencer Segura believes Denmark’s
Holger Rune has the ability to beat Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz if coached properly.
Both players have faced off just twice at the highest level
and both went on to win one match each.
Segura was quoted in a report where he suggested that the
current world number six has what it takes to beat the world number one but for
that, he needs proper coaching.
"There’s a way to beat Alcaraz, you just need to find
the player that has the ability to do it, then you have to teach him how to do
it. If there’s a way to attack his second serve," said Segura.
"If this guy (Alcaraz) makes another move, he could be
the next one of the Big Three. This kid could easily go ten years like this if
you don’t have guys that learn how to return big and volley and come in behind
the ball."
"Rune kind of doesn’t play so smartly but he has sort
of an attack of the second serve. He stands in and attacks, he’s very athletic.
I don’t know who his coach is, but he makes really bad decisions like in drop
shots from behind the baseline. He could be that one (who beats Alcaraz) if
he’s taught the right way."
"Otherwise, you’re not going to beat him (Carlos
Alcaraz), he’s a maestro. He has got chips, he has got drop shots, he has got
angles, he has got fakes… he can do anything. Those guys can’t. And it might
take him (Rune) till 28 to learn it all.”
Rune will be hoping to hit the ground running in the
upcoming US Open where he does not have a great record.
His best outing in the competition was in 2022 where the Gentofte-born
was knocked out from the third round after losing to Britain’s Cameron Norrie
in straight sets with a score of 7-5, 6-4, 6-1.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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