"I know what I want and I know what I am capable of": Holger Rune aims to 'go 100% for the next level' in 2024 message

Denmark’s tennis star Holger Rune has stated optimism ahead of the 2024 season. The 20-year-old was regarded as one of the most highly-rated players in the circuit alongside Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Italy’s Jannik Sinner

However, things did not go well for Rune in the early phase of 2023 which changed some people’s perception about his potential. However, he managed to make some sort of a comeback in the later stages of the season, especially after including the former world number one Germany’s Boris Becker in his coaching staff.

The current world number eight wrote a long post ahead of the new season where he expressed optimism about going one step further next season.

"I feel 2024 will be the year where I fully trust my skills, feel the freedom again and go 100 percent for the next level,” he wrote. “I know what I want and I know what I am capable of when I want something bad enough. This year I reached a career high on rank 4 in the world. Let’s push the limits even further now. Happy New Year everyone!

"This end year post is dedicated to my amazing supporters all over the world and to passion. I love to feel the mutual energy when I step on court and to share my passion with you. Passion is pure, it’s colourful and lively and it’s an expression without filter. Let’s always keep this fire alive.

"Leaving 2023 I want to thank everyone helping me this year. Above all my family, my coaches, trainers, physical, physio, analyst, and sponsors. Everyone putting in the love and energy to help me achieving my dreams. Thank you, we are getting closer every year. “

Rune’s only ATP title in 2023 was the BMW Open By American Express in April where he defeated Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands with a score of 6-4, 1-6, 7-6.