“You are most definitely on the right track” – Holger Rune’s mother sends heartfelt message to the Dane after his painful Indian Wells loss

Although Holger Rune fell short of claiming the title at last week’s Indian Wells tournament, the Danish star received an outpouring of support from his fans—including his biggest supporter, his mother, Aneke Rune, who offered some reassuring words after his defeat.

The former World No. 4 delivered some of his finest tennis in recent years, taking down top opponents like Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvedev on his way to the final. However, he was ultimately outclassed by Britain’s Jack Draper, who produced a commanding 6-2, 6-2 victory to secure his maiden ATP Masters title.

Rune Fights Back Tears in Trophy Ceremony

Competing in his fourth ATP Masters final and 10th overall at the ATP level, Rune hadn’t reached a championship match since January 2024. The weight of the moment was evident as the 21-year-old struggled to hold back tears during the trophy presentation, reflecting on both the progress he had made and the disappointment of falling short.

Determined to keep moving forward, Rune took to social media hours later, sharing his mindset after the loss:

*”On the right track. After seven semifinals last year, this was the step I needed to take to get those big wins again. I know what I didn’t do right today, I know what to fix for next time, and most importantly—I’m hungry to improve!

Thank you to my team for the high-level work behind the scenes, and thank you to my family for your honesty and unconditional love.”*

Aneke Rune’s Encouraging Message

While Aneke Rune was unable to attend Indian Wells in person, she made sure to support her son from afar. Responding to his heartfelt post, she echoed his optimism and belief in his progress:

“You are most definitely on the right track.”

With his mother’s encouragement and his own relentless drive to improve, Rune will be looking to use this experience as fuel for his next challenge on the ATP Tour.