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Holger Rune Knows Life as a Top Tennis Player is More Than a Netflix Show

As a teenager, Rune was ready to take on the world. But after a season of mishits and malfunction, perhaps, life isn’t what he thought.

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Holger Rune Knows Life as a Top Tennis Player is More Than a Netflix Show

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Rune’s Collapse in Cincinnati was a Jarring Reality Check Long-overdue

In Cincinnati, Ohio, Holger Rune finally learned how quickly the trajectory of a professional career can change.

Aug 23

Rune’s Collapse in Cincinnati was a Jarring Reality Check Long-overdue

Aug 23

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Holger Rune's Latest Struggles — A Product of Inert Complacency

Nadal warned young players to guard against complacency. Rune is now learning of its treachery and paying the staggering price.

May 22

Rune has developed a festering culture of complacency. | Image Credit: US Open/X via Getty Images.

May 22

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Could The UK's NHS Suppliers Be Employing Forced Labor?

Many NHS Suppliers Source Raw Materials From Xinjiang, China - A Region Notorious For Human Rights Violations

Dec 28, 2023

Could The UK's NHS Suppliers Be Employing Forced Labor?

Dec 28, 2023

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Why Does LONGi, The World's Largest Solar Manufacturer Employ Forced Labor?

To put it bluntly, money.

Nov 21, 2023

Why Does LONGi, The World's Largest Solar Manufacturer Employ Forced Labor?

Nov 21, 2023

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Holger Rune’s Night to Forget in the Biggest Matchup of his Season

The key stats that tell the story of Rune’s utterly dysfunctional night against Djokovic at Wimbledon.

Jul 10

Photo of Holger Rune from his shirt up with a intense look between games at Wimbledon.

Jul 10

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Rune's Complicated Relationship with Tiebreaks — It's a Curse that must be Broken

Six wins in 45 matches, Holger Rune is stuck in a vicious cycle of defeat after losing a tiebreak.

Jun 25

Rune’s elimination from tournaments follows a familiar ominous pattern. | Image Credit: AllAboutHQ/X via Getty Images.

Jun 25

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Like Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, Holger Rune is Hoping to Defy the Odds (in Paris)

Rune has never progressed beyond the quarterfinals at Roland Garros. This year, he hopes for better fortune.

May 26

Rune’s target in Paris is to improve his previous results at Roland Garros. | Image Credit: Ini-Iso Adiankpo/Medium.

May 26

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With Alcaraz out of the Italian Open, can Holger Rune Step up in Rome?

As top players get decimated by injuries, the Italian Open offers the perfect opportunity for a rare chance at silverware.

May 6

Rune will compete in Rome without the pressure of facing several top stars. | Image Credit: Holger Rune/X via Getty Images.

May 6

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How Holger Rune's Imperious Tiebreak Winning Records Determine the Outcome of His Matches

There is no tennis player as adept at winning tiebreaks in recent history as Rune. And that includes Novak Djokovic.

May 1

Holger Rune is the best tennis player in tiebreaks. | Image Credit: Holger Rune/Instagram via Getty Images

May 1

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Ini-Iso Adiankpo

Creative Writer ✨ Football Writing and Stories ⚽ Movies and Fandoms 🍿Former Content Specialist at UK edutainment website, Kidadl

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