Rune, about his work with Agassi: "I believe I can be number 1, and he can help me achieve it"

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 21 Jul 2025 | 07.42

Holger Rune, Works with Agassi. Photo: gettyimages

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A feeling of stagnation and disappointment has surrounded Holger Rune for some time now, but the truth is that being the 8th in the world at just 22 years old can only be considered a great success. The Dane seemed destined for much more a few years ago and does not want to settle for anything less than ultimate glory. That's why he has brought on board André Agassi as a technical advisor in his team.

This could be a crucial part of the season for Holger Rune to regain his best form and dive headfirst into the battle for major titles. Everything pointed to him being the third wheel in a potential Big 3 to form with Sinner and Alcaraz, but both the Italian and the Spaniard are several steps ahead of him. His progress has been hindered by difficulties in resolving doubts with his forehand and an evident mental inconsistency. He believes that André Agassi can help him a lot, as he explains on Tennis.com.

"I contacted him a few months ago. I have been able to see that he is a very intelligent person and has a unique and genuine way of interpreting the game. I think it is an ideal moment to start working with him because I am feeling good with my tennis, I have returned to my base. I have been changing coaches quite a bit recently, and that's not good, I stopped following a single structure. André is a true icon, and I believe he can mentor me in the right way," says the Dane.

Holger Rune indeed shows tremendous ambition when explaining his goals. "I'm 8th in the world and want to do everything possible to keep climbing in the rankings," affirms the young man who has sporadically worked with Becker and Luthi, after a long period with Mouratoglou, before returning to his lifelong coach, Lars Christensen. "There are players who can be top-20 or even top-10 without much effort, they are content with that. But my goal has always been to become the world number 1, and I think I can achieve it. To do that, I need to do some things differently from what I've been doing, and that's why Agassi can help me," he explains.

- Rune sees himself not far from the level of Sinner and Alcaraz

When asked about the dominance of the world's top two players, Holger Rune surprises with his reflection. "The difference between them and some players is very large, but not so much with others. I consider that I'm not far off; my tennis level is very high, and I just need to correct a few things and be more consistent. I have already shown that I can beat the best, and that gives me the confidence to believe that I will do it again. There is a difference between beating them occasionally and being in the finals of major tournaments every week. That's my goal now," asserts an ambitious Holger Rune, who could have a turning point in the North American hard court swing.

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