"No, I can beat this guy. The best in history? I don't care": Holger Rune's fearless attitude teamed with Boris Becker perfect match says Alex Corretja
ATPThursday, 21 December 2023 at 08:00
Two-time French Open finalist Alex Corretja has highlighted
a number of reasons why former world number one Boris Becker is a perfect coach
for Denmark’s Holger Rune.
The 20-year-old recently included the six-time Grand Slam
winner in his coaching unit after a series of poor results in the second half of
the season. Corretja was recently quoted in a report where he highlighted why
Becker will be a perfect coach for someone like Rune who is a ‘fearless’
player.
“Holger is fearless,” said the former Spanish player. “He's
young and he's just going with the flow. He feels like he can be in top of the
world and he says it. It's great. I like when they say those things.
“As long as you are not cocky, as long as you are not
someone that doesn't show respect for the opponents, as long as you understand
that you can be very ambitious, but at the same time, it's very good to be
humble because you can have these high expectations, but you need to know how
difficult they are.
“I think Holger Rune, he came up in the tour and he felt
like, ‘No, I can beat this guy. The best in history? I don't care’ Well, it's
good, but then you need to know how to do it in order not to become someone who
has expectations that are not where they should be. But I think Holger can aim
high because he's got the potential.
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“He [Rune] thinks like someone big. When you have someone
next to you that understands what that means and who can help you with that, I
noticed that he has more self-belief.
“He needs to know the important moments, how to manage
different situations, how to control his emotions, how to not spend energy in
things that are not worth it. And I think with Boris, he's going to understand
that.
"Boris can help him because he was a star then he was a
great coach, and he's been with players that were No. 1. So if he wants to
become good, I think Boris is a perfect combination for him. Both of them are
people that have huge expectations on their minds.”
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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