Holger Rune and Patrick Mouratoglou’s tumultuous player-coach relationship has hit another roadblock, with the pair mutually agreeing to part ways once again. The announcement comes just four months after they resumed their partnership, which had previously yielded significant success for Rune.
Rune, the 21-year-old Danish star, took to social media to confirm the split, stating that he and Mouratoglou had “mutually decided to part ways” after “good talks.” He emphasized that Mouratoglou would remain a “great friend,” but that the current setup with his fellow Dane, Kenneth Carlsen, was the best for his development.
Rune’s relationship with Mouratoglou and his academy dates back to his teenage years. They first worked together one-on-one from October 2022 to April 2023, during which time Rune ascended the rankings and claimed his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title at Paris-Bercy. However, their first partnership ended abruptly, with Rune’s mother and manager citing “ego clashes” as a contributing factor.
In February, after brief stints with Boris Becker and Severin Luthi, Rune rehired Mouratoglou, expressing confidence in their shared “high goals.” However, the reunion has proven short-lived, with Rune’s ranking slipping to No. 17 in the world, his lowest since before his Paris-Bercy breakthrough.
The news of the split coincides with a challenging health period for Rune, who was forced to withdraw from the Paris Olympics due to a lingering bone bruise in his wrist. He was expected to compete in singles and mixed doubles alongside Caroline Wozniacki, but his Olympic debut was cut short.
Rune remains optimistic about his future, stating that he is “looking forward to being healthy and back on track again.” He will continue to train at the Mouratoglou Academy, which has been a valuable resource for his development.
