Andre Agassi drops major hint over permanent | Sports News

Tennis icon Andre Agassi has dropped a major hint that his three-day teaching session with Holger Rune may evolve into one thing more permanent after leaving a telling four-word message on social media.

The eight-time Grand Slam champion hit the follow courts with the world No. 9 in preparation for this week’s Citi Open in Washington.

Rune revealed he had been in touch with Agassi for months earlier than their collaboration lastly got here to fruition within the US capital. The 22-year-old Danish star has already made it clear he is wanting to proceed working with the American legend, and his want may simply be granted.

Following their coaching periods collectively, Rune could not comprise his enthusiasm concerning the expertise. When some of his glowing feedback have been posted on Instagram, Agassi took discover and responded.

“The future is bright,” the retired celebrity commented. While it stays unclear whether or not Agassi is hinting at a joint future or just praising Rune’s prospects, the assertion has actually raised eyebrows.

The five-time ATP title holder will likely be seeking to put Agassi’s steering to good use when he faces Alexandre Muller in his Washington opener.

“It was really a big pleasure. He’s a very, very wise man. I’ve never met a guy who sees the game this way,” Rune, who presently works full-time with coach Lars Christensen, shared with the ATP about his time with Agassi.

“It was a really short period but definitely he gave me an insight of where he sees me in the future, where he sees me now and obviously there’s a lot of things to improve.

“He helped me to get my focus and my eyes on the suitable issues, along with my coach Lars. It was actually cool to spend some days with him. He’s a great man, so I might undoubtedly like that [to work together in the future].”

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Rune has been actively expanding his coaching setup this summer, with fitness trainer Marco Panichi reportedly set to join his team during next month’s Cincinnati Open.

Panichi previously worked extensively with Novak Djokovic and was brought on board by world No. 1 Jannik Sinner last year, though they unexpectedly separated before Wimbledon.

Rune’s mother and manager, Aneke, has since told BT: “We know Marco very effectively and have at all times had a actually good relationship with him. And he has at all times favored Holger. He is in a particular class, so it’s a large capability to have within the workforce.”