Holger Rune is a Danish professional tennis player who achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 4, the highest ever for a Danish male player. He has won four ATP Tour singles titles, including the prestigious 2022 Paris Masters. Rune also had a remarkable Grand Slam debut at the 2022 French Open, reaching the quarterfinals. His achievements mark him as a significant figure in Danish tennis history.
1973: ATP Rankings Begin
The ATP rankings began in 1973, providing context for Rune's achievement of beating five top-10 opponents at the Paris Masters.
1987: Youngest Champion at Bavarian International
Holger Rune became the third-youngest champion at the Bavarian International Tennis Championships in the Open Era after Guillermo Perez-Roldan in 1987.
April 2003: Early Life and Family
Holger Rune was born in April 2003 in Gentofte to Aneke Rune and Anders Nødskov. He has a sister named Alma.
April 2003: Birth of Holger Rune
Holger Vitus Nødskov Rune was born in April 2003.
2014: Youngest Quarterfinalist Since
Holger Rune became the youngest ATP quarterfinalist since 2014.
2014: Danish U12 Champion
In 2014, Holger Rune became the Danish U12 champion in mixed doubles with Clara Tauson.
2016: Training at Mouratoglou Tennis Academy
In 2016, at age 13, Holger Rune began training at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy.
2017: European U14 Singles Champion
Holger Rune won the European U14 singles championship in 2017.
June 2019: Youngest Danish Male Singles Champion and French Open Boys' Title
In June 2019, Holger Rune became the youngest Danish male singles champion by winning the indoor tournament. He also defeated Toby Alex Kodat to win the French Open boys' singles title.
October 2019: ITF Juniors Ranking and ATP Finals Practice Partner
In October 2019, Holger Rune achieved the ITF juniors ranking of World No. 1 after winning the ITF Junior Finals. He also served as a practice partner at the ATP Finals.
2019: ATP Challenger Matches
In 2019, Holger Rune won a match at the Blois ATP Challenger and competed in the Amersfoort Challenger, securing his second ATP Challenger win.
2019: Junior Success and French Open Boys' Title
In 2019, Holger Rune won the French Open boys' title.
July 2020: Ultimate Tennis Showdown Debut
In July 2020, Holger Rune became the youngest player to compete at the Ultimate Tennis Showdown, where he was defeated by Corentin Moutet.
September 2020: First ITF Title
In September 2020, Holger Rune won his first ITF title at an M25 event in Switzerland.
October 2020: ATP Challenger 80 in Marbella
In October 2020, Holger Rune received a wildcard to the ATP Challenger 80 in Marbella but lost in the first round to Elliot Benchetrit.
2020: Turning Pro
Holger Rune officially turned pro in 2020 at the age of 16.
2020: Turning Pro
Holger Rune turned professional in 2020.
2020: Auckland Open Qualifying
In 2020, Holger Rune received a wildcard into the qualifying draw of the Auckland Open but lost to Vasek Pospisil.
March 2021: ATP Debut and First Quarterfinal
In March 2021, Holger Rune made his ATP debut at the Argentina Open and reached his first ATP quarterfinal at the Chile Open, recording his first top-30 victory along the way. At 17, he became the youngest ATP quarterfinalist since 2014.
June 2021: First ATP Challenger Title and Homophobic Slur Controversy
In June 2021, Holger Rune won his first ATP Challenger title in Biella, but the victory was marred by a homophobic slur incident during the semifinal, for which he was fined.
July 2021: Clay-Court Events and Ranking Boost
In July 2021, Holger Rune received wildcards into several clay-court events, achieving more match wins which boosted his ranking to a career-high of No. 145 after winning the San Marino Open and Verona Challenger.
August 2021: Career-High Ranking
By August 2021, Holger Rune reached a career-high ranking of No. 145, becoming the second-youngest male player in the top 150.
November 2021: Next Generation ATP Finals Qualification
In November 2021, Holger Rune qualified for the Next Generation ATP Finals and finished the year ranked No. 103.
2021: US Open Debut
In 2021, Holger Rune qualified for the US Open, making his Major debut. He played against Novak Djokovic in the first round but lost due to cramping.
2021: More ITF Finals
Holger Rune reached three more ITF finals in 2021, winning one.
January 2022: Top 100 Debut and Doubles Semifinal
In January 2022, Holger Rune made his debut in the top 100 of the ATP singles rankings and reached his first career ATP semifinal in doubles at the Open 13.
May 2022: First ATP Singles Title and Top 50 Entry
In May 2022, Holger Rune won his first ATP singles title at the Bavarian International Tennis Championships, defeating Alexander Zverev en route. This win propelled him into the top 50.
October 2022: Rune's Rise in Rankings and Tournament Success
In October 2022, Holger Rune reached the final of the 2022 Stockholm Open, defeating Alex de Minaur, and subsequently broke into the top 25. He then won the tournament, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas. The following week, he made it to the final of the Basel tournament, beating notable players like Alex de Minaur and Roberto Bautista Agut. These achievements propelled him into the top 20, making him one of the few players born in the 2000s to achieve this feat.
November 2022: Rune's Paris Masters Triumph and Top 10 Debut
In November 2022, at the Rolex Paris Masters, Holger Rune defeated Stan Wawrinka in a thrilling match where he saved three match points. He then proceeded to defeat four top-10 players consecutively: Hubert Hurkacz, Andrey Rublev, Carlos Alcaraz, and Félix Auger-Aliassime, reaching his first Masters 1000 final. He defeated Novak Djokovic to win the title, becoming the youngest champion in Paris since 1986. This victory also marked his entry into the top 10 rankings.
2022: Second ATP Final and Next Gen Finals Qualification
In 2022, Holger Rune reached his second ATP final in Sofia and qualified for the Next Generation ATP Finals.
2022: Top 100 Debut and First ATP Final
In 2022, Holger Rune made his top 100 debut and reached his first ATP Tour final at the Bavarian International Tennis Championships, winning the title. He subsequently entered the top 50. Later that year, he won the Paris Masters, making his top 10 debut.
2022: Rise in Rankings and Tournament Wins
In 2022, Holger Rune achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 4, becoming the highest-ranked Danish male player in history. He also won a Masters 1000 title at the Paris Masters and reached the quarterfinals of the French Open.
March 2023: Rune Reaches World No. 8
Holger Rune moved up to world No. 8 in March 2023 following his semifinal appearance at the Mexican Open.
April 2023: Rune's Monte-Carlo and BMW Open Success, Rise to World No. 7
In April 2023, at the Monte-Carlo Masters, Holger Rune defeated Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner to reach the final, becoming the highest-ranked Dane in history (tied with Kurt Nielsen). He then successfully defended his title at the BMW Open, marking his first tournament win of the year. At the Rome Masters, he defeated Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud to reach the final and achieve a new career-high ranking of world No. 6, becoming the highest-ranked Danish player in ATP ranking history. He also reached the quarterfinals of the French Open.
August 2023: Rune Splits with Coach Mouratoglou
At the end of August 2023, Holger Rune and his coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, parted ways due to reported "ego clashes" within the coaching team.
August 2023: Rune Breaks into Top 5, Achieves Career-High Ranking
In August 2023, Holger Rune reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 4, securing his highest seeding at a Grand Slam at the US Open.
2023: Rune Hires and Splits with Becker and Lüthi
In 2023, Holger Rune hired Boris Becker as his coach. Becker advised Rune to change his on-court attire, which Rune followed at the Swiss Indoors in Basel. Rune also briefly worked with Severin Lüthi in December 2023 before splitting in January 2024. Becker stopped coaching Rune in February 2024.
2023: Rune's Grass Court Season
In 2023, Holger Rune won his first senior match on grass at the Queen's Club Championships, reaching the semifinals. He subsequently reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz.
February 2024: Rune Reunites with Mouratoglou
In February 2024, Holger Rune reunited with his former coach, Patrick Mouratoglou.
July 2024: Rune and Mouratoglou Part Ways Again
In July 2024, Holger Rune and Patrick Mouratoglou ended their coaching partnership for the second time.
August 2024: Rune Hires Kenneth Carlsen as Coach
In August 2024, Holger Rune hired Kenneth Carlsen as his new coach.
August 2024: Rune's Cincinnati Open Performance and Ranking
In August 2024, Holger Rune reached the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open, moving back into the top 15 rankings. He lost to Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals.