"Incredibly intelligent, smart man, very confident": Novak Djokovic full of praise after Boris Becker hired as coach for Holger Rune
ATP
World number one Serbia’s Novak Djokovic believes that
hiring someone like Boris Becker will definitely help Denmark’s Holger Rune.
The 20-year-old recently inducted the 55-year-old into his
coaching team after a series of poor performances in the recent past.
Becker is a former world number one who won six Grand Slam
titles in his illustrious career.
Djokovic, who is often renowned as the greatest player in
the history of men’s singles tennis in the Open era, having won as many as 24
Grand Slam titles, while talking to the media at the Paris Masters, stated that
the inclusion of someone like Becker in the coaching staff will help Rune going
forward.
“I think it’s a very good decision from Holger to invite
Boris to join his team,” said the 36-year-old. “Boris is legend of our sport,
someone that, you know, understands the game so well from a player’s
perspective, coaching perspective.
“He’s been around the game for so many years. He’s seen and
played against different players in different generations. Incredibly
intelligent, smart man, very confident, obviously composed. You know, he was
famous for his mental strength and ability to come up with his best game when
he was facing the biggest pressure.
“So I think for Holger, it’s a great move because Holger is
a young player who already has established himself in the top 10 of the world,
but obviously it’s one thing to reach the top 10 and to break into top 10, and
it’s something else to get to a different level and start winning slams and,
you know, getting to the top spots of the world.
“So he’s learning about it. It’s normal that he’s
experiencing some kind of oscillations and ups and downs with his results. But,
you know, I have known Holger for quite a few years. We trained when he was
younger than he is now in Monte-Carlo, and I really like his game. I think he’s
got huge potential, potential to be a Grand Slam winner, no doubt. So I’m sure
that Boris will be able to help improve his game overall.”
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.
claps 0visitors 0
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- Either Lena has a chronic internal ailment (i.e., colitis, enteritis, Crohn's, or some type of lower abdomen issue) -- or she is once again dealing with 'Vukovitis'. Mental stress can indeed cause lower body pains. No matter... whatever is truly going on sucks. "Virus" excuse is getting a bit old -- and often -- at this point.
mandoist09-11-2026 - Ironically, Martina became a U.S. Citizen about the same time as the Orange Convicted Felon & Abuser was just beginning on his road to losing all Daddy's Millions!!mandoist09-11-2026
- "Another fresh start is in the cards." Thanks for the Humor!! I'm guessing this is the minimum one can do to keep all your sponsors hanging-on in perpetuity?mandoist09-11-2026
- Vukov is doing this to Lena... AGAIN!!!!! WTA's autonomous collective should be dismantled for allowing Vukov to re-emerge from his hand-slapping suspension. Just ask WTA employees how that's been going lately as they witness his continued verbal abuses. Women's Pro Tennis should start over.mandoist08-11-2026
- Can't help but suspect Vukov is back to his old self again. Thank you, WTA. Perhaps you can give them a "Battling Couple of the Year Award 2026" ??mandoist08-11-2026
- Wtf? Why is there no reason? And what about the men's?Bel08-11-2026
- One step by another step -- WTA continues to 'lose the plot'. Too many hi-tech microphones being installed at most venues!!! Remove them (especially those along the hallways, sidewalks, and pathways throughout the venues. Not to mention (most of all) remove the mic's from the Players/Coaches Box.mandoist06-11-2026
- Enough of her bullshit. Go marry someone.mandoist06-11-2026
- Don't you just love this young lady!? We fans often expect athletes to be supermen and superwomen, often forgetting that they WILL GET TIRED! I love Alex's perspective. Tiredness for an athlete should never be viewed as a negative, especially if you are healthy, taking care of your body and mental health and putting in the work. What a mature perspective. Good for you, Alex!Rapunzel05-11-2026
- Jess is absolutely correct! But the disrespect is a trait I have noticed in most of the Russian players. Mirra is good but very immature and lacks humility. Conceivable needs to get a handle on that!Rapunzel05-11-2026
