Holger Rune has every right to be devastated after his latest setback at the Stockholm Open. The Danish tennis player was in tears when he was forced to retire from his match against Hugo Humbert in the semifinals. His injury was met with reactions on social media, with well-known figures in the sport wishing Rune a speedy recovery.
The Danish tennis player has shown for years that he is one of the greatest talents in the world of tennis, but situations like these are quite normal in the world of sports, and the most important thing for him is to stay mentally strong in such moments. Several important figures in the tennis scene have reacted to his injury, including his former coach Patrick Mouratoglou.
While some emphasize that the injury could ruin his career, Patrick Mouratoglou shares a completely different view, believing that this could be the best thing that has ever happened to him. Mouratoglou believes that this will be a great chance for the Danish tennis player to devote himself to some other things outside of tennis, considering that he is too obsessed with tennis these days.
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This is a chance for him to understand that there are other things outside of tennis and to possibly change his views related not only about this sport, but also about life and its challenges.
A new leaf in Rune's career
Injuries are also a chance to understand how mentally strong you are and to work on your mental strength. It is known that in the world of tennis there are tennis players who are truly physically superior and possess extraordinary qualities, but quickly falter at crucial moments.
Mouratoglou points out that he also went through difficult moments during his career. However, it also served as a great way for him to make a positive change in his life.
