"Winning two Grand Slams already, he's 20 years old": Holger Rune shuns supposed negativity towards Carlos Alcaraz as he praises rival
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Holger Rune
showed his support for Carlos Alcaraz amidst negative comments on the internet
and commended the Spanish player's achievements. The young Danish player
acknowledged that, like Alcaraz, he tries to steer clear of social media.
The world
No. 7 has already secured a spot in the Indian Wells round of 16 after
overcoming the 26th seed Lorenzo Musetti. His next challenge will be a tough
match against the 2022 champion and 12th seed, Taylor Fritz.
When asked
about his perspective on the negative comments on social media directed at
Alcaraz, comments that the Spanish player himself admitted trying to avoid: “I
try to avoid reading social media as much as possible, to be honest. I'm less
and less on social media. I try to give back to all my fans. I think it's
important because it means a lot really…”
“To answer
about how Carlos felt about it.. I mean, it's a little bit tough to be negative
on Carlos. What he's been doing.. it's unbelievable, winning two Grand Slams
already, he's 20 years old. I think that there is not much to be negative
about.”
Rune
commented with a smile, acknowledging the significance of supportive fans,
while also acknowledging the inevitable presence of detractors: “It's great to
have these encouraging people and fans that stand behind you. Lift you up when
you need it. Then there are also the haters obviously. We need both, right
(smiling)?”
“So I think
it's just a part of it. But I really think that, like, someone said, the
comments that are made are way too much. You would probably never see a person
& go up to another player's face and say stuff like that in real life. I
think you have to control a little bit what you're saying, even on social
media. I think it's important.”
“I can't
speak on behalf of all players, but I think, it's kind of a joke, really.
Because, it's just really people that are betting on the matches that probably
lost a bet or something and they feel like they want to write some sh**. So I
don't think they write it with a lot of meaning. Just an effect. But I still
think it's not okay,” Rune concluded.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
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