Holger Rune didn't have an easy debut at the Toronto Masters 1000, but he put in a pretty brilliant performance against French ace Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard to finally show the right consistency.
The Danish star is working on different aspects of his game to turn his season around, having understood that something needed to change to fully express his talent and avoid disappointing fans around the world.
Holger's potential is known to all and it would be a shame if expectations on him were not maintained, although it must be admitted that Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz who were considered at the same level as him until recently have reached a new dimension and have become the two leaders of men's tennis.
Runehad to work hard in Toronto
Rune had the chance to work with legend Andre Agassi for three days before the Washington ATP 500 and was impressed by the intelligence of the former world No. 1, who gave him a number of useful tips.
Before the start of the Canadian Open, the young Danish ace specified that Andre will not travel with him during the rest of the season and will not become his coach, but they will remain in touch in the near future.
Analyzing Rune's performance on the 'Tennis Channel', top analyst Jon Wertheim praised Holger for the progresses he has shown: Were going stat of the day a little bit early. How about this? Holger Rune, 12 aces, Perricard, only seven.
Holger Rune, 86 per cent of his second serve points won. Again small sample size of an opponent who doesnt return well. But boy, Holger Rune was just spectacular yesterday, beating a potentially tough opponent.
Andre Agassi youre 1-0 as mystic, as Merlin, as Holger Rune was just extraordinary, winning in straight sets.
The former world number 4 will return to action against Alexandre Muller, who should not be too tough an opponent on this surface. However, the Danish ace will have to prove that he can repeat high-level performances for several days in a row.
