Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune typically practice collectively and share friendship out of the field. The Dane has acknowledged on a number of events that the Serbian champion has given him glorious recommendation and has improved because of his assist.
The 2 will face one another within the Wimbledon spherical of 16 subsequent Monday in what’s going to quickly grow to be the sixth direct conflict. Djokovic is 3-2 forward and has gained the final two matches on the Masters 1000 in Paris-Bercy and the Nitto ATP Finals, however Rune has all the time put him in hassle.
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Even of their first match – held in 2021 on the US Open – the native of Gentofte managed to carry house a set towards him by displaying off on the earth of adults.
Novak Djokovic praises Rune
Novak Djokovic has all the time struggled to beat Rune, who has a method of play similar to that of the Serbian champion.
“I’m very pleased with him, he’s an amazing man. He has all the time behaved very effectively with my group and I all the time attempt to be at his disposal, each for coaching and for some recommendation. His mom and sister have all the time been very good to us, we get alongside, we respect one another and I believe we’ve related tennis types.
On the subject of taking part in and competing on the sphere, we each have that internal hearth. I’m certain we’ll see lots of power on the sphere on Monday,” Djokovic mentioned at a press convention about Rune. “He’s a spectacular participant, who loves huge occasions and taking part in these video games.
I’ll want my greatest tennis to win. Holger all the time had an amazing work ethic. If he sees one thing flawed, he works to enhance it. That’s what I’ve all the time appreciated most about him.
He’s an entire tennis participant. He in all probability lacks a little bit of continuity by way of outcomes in comparison with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, however is able to do nice issues. Perhaps he wants a bit of extra time mentally to mature and perceive play at sure occasions, however he already has sufficient expertise to be solely 21 years previous”.
