Boris Becker makes return to tennis as Holger Rune coach

Boris Becker has announced he is making a return to tennis as Holger Rune’s coach.

Boris Becker is Holger Rune's new coach!

"Holger is a rough diamond that needs polishing. The fact is that he is one of the best young players in the World. My ambition is to find the best Holger Rune."

Can the Dane player get his best level back with the German coach? pic.twitter.com/Blz1fsISh3

— We Are Tennis (@WeAreTennis) October 19, 2023

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Becker was infamously imprisoned last year having being found guilty of hiding £2.5 million worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts, but was released last December.

The German coached Novak Djokovic between 2013 and 2016, in which period the Serb won six Grand Slam tournaments.

Rune has been tipped to win plenty of Grand Slams, but has struggled lately, registering only 1 win since Wimbledon.

“It makes me a little proud that he asked me,” Becker said. “The contact has existed for a long time. Now it was a very good fit.

“My calendar allows it and I have always been interested in Holger because he is on the tennis court with so much commitment and temperament.”

Since retiring Becker has enjoyed a career as a pundit and commentator and coaching, apart from his stint with Djokovic, is a relatively new endeavour.