Holger Rune Bio

• Full name is Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune.
• Father, Anders; mother, Aneke; sister, Alma.
• Honoured by his fellow players as 2022 ATP Newcomer of the Year.
• Born 6 days before fellow #NextGenATP star Carlos Alcaraz. "Hopefully it’s going to be like Roger and Rafa," Rune says of his rivalry with Alcaraz. "That’s what we’re seeking for -- to be the greatest players of all time and to be the greatest players we can be."
• Began playing tennis at age 6 because his sister played.
• Says that his first idol was Rafael Nadal, "but when he moved to No. 2 in the rankings, it has been [Roger] Federer ever since."
• Credits his mother and his lifelong coach, Lars Christensen, as being his biggest inspirations.
• Favourite shot is forehand, tournament is Roland Garros and city on tour is Paris.
• Enjoys playing on both clay and hard courts.
• Served as a practise partner at 2019 Nitto ATP Finals, hitting with his idols Federer and Nadal.
• Favourite football player is Cristiano Ronaldo.
• Lists James Bond as his favourite hero, superhero and movie.
• Favourite actor is Daniel Craig and TV show is Prison Break.
• Enjoys eating spaghetti bolognese and ice cream.
• Secret talent is juggling.
• Favourite school subject was Spanish.
• Says that his best quality is his dedication and worst quality is his laziness.

Biographical information from ATP. Information might not be up to date.