October 8th 2024.
Holger Rune and his mother seemed to be having a bit of a disagreement during the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament on Monday. The tension between them was palpable and it made for an awkward scene. It all happened during Rune's intense match against Italian player Matteo Berrettini.
Rune, who is currently ranked 14th in the world, was leading the match 4-3 in the third set and had a crucial break point. That's when his mother, Aneke Rune, appeared to try and give him some coaching from the stands. She pointed to a specific area on the court, thinking she knew where Berrettini was going to serve. However, her prediction turned out to be incorrect.
In response, Rune sarcastically clapped and gave his mother a thumbs up, which resulted in her giving him an icy glare. Sky Sports News presenter Bela Shah commented on the incident, saying "Holger Rune and his mum were not getting on" while analyzing the match. Fellow Sky Sports presenter Pete Graves added, "She is scary! No offence." It was clear that the tension between Rune and his mother was not going unnoticed by the commentators.
Shah went on to describe Rune's sarcastic reaction to his mother's coaching as a "sarcastic thumbs up," adding that she has definitely seen that look from her own mother before. Despite the uncomfortable moment, Rune was able to push through and secure the win, setting up a last-32 meeting with Jiri Lehecka.
The 21-year-old is determined to win his first ATP Tour title of the year, having lost in the final of the Brisbane International earlier in the year. Rune has already clinched four titles on the ATP Tour, most recently winning the Bavarian Open in 2023 for the second year in a row. He also won the Paris Masters and Stockholm Open in 2022.
Rune's talent on the court has not gone unnoticed, as he has previously been coached by tennis legends Patrick Mouratoglou and Boris Becker. However, he is now working with Kenneth Carlsen, who seems to be helping him reach new heights in his career. Despite the disagreement with his mother during the Shanghai Masters, Rune remains focused and determined to continue his success on the court.
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