Holger Rune is a well-known and talented tennis player from Denmark. He began his professional career in 2014 after winning the Danish U12 mixed doubles championship. Rune is one of the most intriguing young players attempting to get into the professional tennis circuit. The ATP rated him 145th on the planet, and he has established himself as a tennis player in such a short period of time due to his hard work and dedication.
Early Life
Holger Rune was born on 29th April 2003 to Aneke Rune and Anders Nødskov, who is the CEO and creator of the remarkable organization YachtZap. He has 1 sister named Alma. Holger began playing tennis at the age of six, following in the footsteps of his sister, who had taken up the sport professionally. Holger developed an unbreakable connection with all of his family members as he grew up. As a result, he chooses to spend his holidays and vacations with his family.
Holger gives credit to his mother Aneke for all his achievements. Same as other players of his generation, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are his idols. Rune excels in both athletics and extracurricular activities, as well as academics. In his hometown, he attended a local school. He is all set to continue schooling after having completed high school. Regarding his academic background, Rune plans to get a good education further and graduate from some recognized university.
Holger Rune Career
Holger started his professional tennis vocation in 2020 when he was just 16 after he won the title of Danish U12 champion in mixed doubles with Clara Tauson in 2014. Following that, in 2016, Holger enrolled at Mourattoglou Academy in the south of France to pursue tennis training.
In 2021, Holger won three challenges: Biella, San Marino, and Verona. He won the 2017 European U14 singles title and the 2019 European U14 singles championship, becoming the youngest tennis player from Denmark to do so. He also won the 2019 French Open Boys Singles championship on June 8, 2019, by defeating Toby Alex Kodat.
In 2021, Rune is ranked world no. 145 (career-high) and has a 55-17 win-loss record. Holger competed in the US Open, defeating Lukas Lacko, Mitchell Krueger, and Mats Moraing. In addition, he holds four titles: 2021 Bressuire, Biella 7 Challenger, San Marino Challenger, and Verona Challenger.
Holger made his ATF debut as a wildcard entry at the Argentina Open in March of 2021. Despite the fact that he did not win, it was a significant stride forward in his career. In June of 2021, he won his first ATP Challenger title in Biella. Holger reached the quarter-final of the French Open 2022 where he was defeated by Casper Ruud.
Holger Rune Biography |
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| Real Name | Holger Vitus Nødskov Rune |
| Birth Date | April 29, 2003 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 19 Years |
| Birth Place | Gentofte, Denmark |
| Profession | Professional Tennis Player |
| College | – |
| Qualification | – |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 2” – in Centimeters – 188 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 77 kg – in Pounds – 169 lbs |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
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Family |
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| Father | Anders Nødskov. |
| Mother | Aneke Rune |
| Sister | One (Alma) |
| Brother | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | No |
| Who is his girlfriend? | – |
Personal life
Holger has kept his personal life behind closed doors. He gives the idea that he is single and solely concerned with his career. Holger Rune, who has dominated the tennis world, is now dominating social media. On Instagram, he goes by the handle @holgerrune and has over 118 thousand followers. He keeps it up to date with details on his professional and personal lives.
Holger Rune Net worth
Holger Rune is a hard-working person and has been able to earn a net worth of around $1 million. His annual income as a skilled tennis player is somewhere between $100,000 and $500,000. Holger has earned enough fame and money to lead an opulent lifestyle all by himself.
Trivia
- In M15 Manacor, M25 Villena, and the Oeiras 4 Challenger, the Dane was a finalist.
- Holger insisted on competing in tournaments that were clearly beyond his years as a child.
- According to reports, Rune is the best male singles player in Denmark.
- Holger was named the youngest player to compete in the Ultimate Tennis Shutdown in June 2020. (UTS). There, he beat tennis player Corentin Moutet.