I had an opportunity to chat with Holger Rune, winner of the boys’ singles at Roland Garros 2019 and ITF World Junior Finals 2019. He plans to utilize the junior exempt place he earned into World Tennis Tour events on the remainder of the season. He was born on April 29, 2003 and from Charlottenlund, Denmark. An aggressive baseliner with two-handed backhand, he currently plays at M25 Klosters this week.
Check out the transcript of our conversation below:
TF: Hello Holger! How did you start in tennis?
HR: Because my sister Alma played tennis. I got inspired to play too.
TF: Growing up, who are your tennis idols?
HR: Roger Feder and Rafael Nadal
TF: What’s your favorite surface to play at?
HR: I love to play on clay but I also like hardcourt and grass surfaces.
TF: What are your goals for 2021?
HR: I want to reach the Top 100 of ATP World Tour.
TF: If you are given a chance to win a Grand Slam, what will you pick and who’s your dream opponent?
HR: French Open / Roland Garros. My dream opponent would be Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
TF: What’s your best tennis career highlight?
HR: Winning the Roland Garros Juniors Boy’s Singles and ITF World Junior Final both in 2019.
TF: Do you have any special meals before and after tennis matches?
HR: No. I eat a lot of pasta or rice and chicken the evening before each match. I love shopping in Paris.
TF: What’s your next tennis events?
HR: ITF in Switzerland and then hopefully I get some wildcards for ATP Challengers.
Good luck, Holger! You have a great future ahead of you. I know you can be a Top 5 player in the future.
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This is interesting. I’m not really into playing sports but I love watching them. And tennis is one of my fave! I also like his answers in your questions especially when you asked who’s his dream opponent and he answered it’s his fave players, I find it admirable.
This kid sounds like he’s really going places. I love to see that kind of drive in the younger generation.
I am inspired to pick up my racket. Since I bought my stuff for tennis, I’ve never stepped foot on the court. It’s amazing to see the persistence of this dude in getting to the top.
Same with me! I used to play fairly regularly, and I live right next to a public court, I just need to get out and play, haha.
Sounds like he’s having a blast. Inspiration really comes from the family. I’m glad he was inspired by his sister into playing tennis.
That is awesome you were able to interview him. It seems like he has a bright tennis future. Good luck to him!
I’ve always enjoyed watching tennis at the highest level, this interview only increased my appetite. Thanks, good read.
Oh wow he is so talented! The future is wide open someone with his potential. What a great opportunity to interview this young man.
I enjoyed the interview of Holger Rune! Looks like he has a bright future in tennis and looking forward seeing him to reach all the milestones!
What a cool interview. I love that he is so focused at such a young age!
What a fun opportunity to interview a rising tennis star. I love his drive and he’s an inspiration to other young tennis players.
Wow, this is neat you got to interview him! Sounds like a great guy!
What a wonderful interview! You did a good job!
Enjoyed reading the interview. I like to know about achievers, its inspiring and motivational.
I think most tennis players are avid fans of Roger Feder and Rafael Nadal! 🙂 I’m not much into tennis but I get pumped up watching these two play!
If you have someone from the same field, you can definately get inspired to follow them up. Like holger had her sister Alma to inspire him..
oh wow! great interview! I love tennis and it always a joy for me to watch it. thanks for making interview for us!
What an awesome interview! He exhibits much competence and the future is surely bright for him.
I seemed great to have an interview with a tennis talent. I do play tennis but cannot be equal even a part of him.
Great intervew. Full of motivation. I was hit by a tennis ball when I was a kid, been scared of it ever since.
Hhhmmmm….this is nice to know. I love your tradition of eating chicken the evening before a match. That is my favourite source of protein.
It sounds like this kid is really going places! Holger seems very driven, and I love his attitude.
Wow..This is cool and great interview. I never know that Holger like to eat pasta and chicken before match. I thought they will skip rice or past because too much calorie.
I really love Holger’s work ethic and his spirit. You can tell he’s incredibly committed to what he’s doing. I hope he gets everything he’s ever dreamed of.
I love reading about young people living their dreams! Holger Rune sounds like he’s destined for greatness.
Wow! That’s awesome! He already achieved this much! His parents must be proud of him.
Sounds like a great experience to get to interview Holger Rune! I wanted to play tennis in high school sports but we didn’t have a court and you needed a car/ride to get over to the court in town. It wasn’t an option for me due to also working part time but I think it’s a fun sport!
This is such a great interview! I love watching Tennis games but I am a really bad tennis player. His parents must be so proud of him.
Interesting story. I really enjoyed reading his success story. Very inspiring young person.
Such a powerful interview! I feel more motivated to send my son to the tennis club now.