Six-time Grand Slam champion Boris Becker has surprisingly parted ways with Holger Rune, ending their coaching partnership after just four months. Becker, renowned for his coaching success with Novak Djokovic, took on the role last October, but the sudden split raises questions given Becker’s coaching credentials.
During his tenure with Djokovic, Becker played a pivotal role in enhancing the Serb’s serve, marking a significant turnaround in his career. Therefore, Rune’s decision to part ways with Becker appears puzzling, especially considering the potential benefits of working with a coach of Becker’s caliber.
Despite Rune’s promising talent on the court, his off-court decisions have garnered attention, particularly his frequent coaching changes.
Having already parted ways with several coaches in a short span, including Patrick Mouratoglou, Lars Christensen, and Severin Luthi, Rune’s reliance on his mother, Aneke, as a mentor and influencer in his career decisions is evident.
While Aneke’s guidance has been instrumental in Rune’s development, her recent step-down as his Press Manager and comments regarding the split with Becker suggest a need for a coach who can dedicate more time to Rune’s training and development.
While Rune has achieved an impressive world ranking of seventh, his career trajectory could benefit from the stability and expertise provided by a seasoned coach.
Following in the footsteps of his peers, such as Carlos Alcaraz under Juan Carlos Ferrero and Jannik Sinner with Darren Cahill, Rune could elevate his game further with the right coaching guidance.
