Explosive power: The biggest hitters at the Australian Open
When watching Australian Open 2025 unfold, carve out some time to see these players in action – and be blown away by the force of their shots.
19 November 2024
Age
21 years
Born
Gentofte, Denmark
Residence
Monaco
Height
188cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight
77kg (169 lbs)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 22/11/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 62%Turned Pro2020Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$10,660,499 USDCoachKenneth CarlsenSingles Titles4Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss139-85-
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Five reasons we love Holger Rune
With big belief, a bold breakthrough and history-making achievements, 21-year-old Holger Rune is one of this generation’s most exciting men’s tennis stars.
13 November 2024
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Five in Focus: Zheng, Paul, Fritz, Raducanu, Rune
Former world No.35 Nicole Pratt, now Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup team coach, chats to us about five players generating attention in this unique time on tour after Wimbledon.
19 July 2024
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Rune always plays Djokovic tough. Can he do it on the Grand Slam stage?
The last four meetings between Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune have extended the maximum number of sets, adding a sense of anticipation to their marquee Wimbledon match-up.
8 July 2024
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Rune returns to Roland Garros second week
Danish star Holger Rune has enjoyed a restorative campaign in Paris, gathering momentum in advancing to the fourth round for the third straight year.
2 June 2024
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Day 3 men's wrap: Rune wrestles, Ruud redecorates
Holger Rune, Grigor Dimitrov and Casper Ruud are among those heading into the second round.
16 January 2024
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The stats behind the young trio aiming to end Djokovic's reign
Novak Djokovic's Australian Open record is unmatched – but Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune have designs on dethroning the king of Melbourne Park.
12 January 2024
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Holger Rune: “I feel like I’m ready”
A determined Holger Rune has his sights set on winning a Grand Slam singles title in 2024.
2 January 2024
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Woodbridge: Rune muscling in to create new Big Three
Australian legend Todd Woodbridge believes Holger Rune – who has risen to world No.7 and won his past five matches against top-five players – is matching fellow young guns Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
4 May 2023
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Spectacular six: The best matches of AO 2023
Early-hours slugfests, great escapes, power players on song, fate deciding fortunes and a final for the ages – these are the matches that captivated most at Australian Open 2023.
30 January 2023
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Men's Day 8 preview: Djokovic looks to deny De Minaur
Novak Djokovic has looked vulnerable at AO 2023, but he's "still here"; on Monday, Alex de Minaur will look to make his maiden meeting with the nine-time Melbourne champ a memorable one.
22 January 2023
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A Slam in sight? 10 players eyeing their big breakthrough at AO 2023
As the first major of the year enters its second week, a host of names in the men's and women's games stand ready to snare their first Slam silverware in Melbourne.
21 January 2023