Once upon a time in a mystical forest, there lived a pink-haired witch named Luna. Luna was not your typical wicked witch; instead, she possessed extraordinary kindness and a pure heart. The townspeople were in awe of her striking appearance, with her vibrant pink hair, which matched her compassionate personality. Unlike the stereotypical witches in storybooks, Luna did not enjoy brewing potions or casting spells on innocent beings. Instead, she used her magical powers to heal sick animals and help those in need. Children in the nearby village adored Luna and would often seek her assistance when they faced difficult situations.

Request via Instagram: Holger Rune grabs Djokovic for training

Top junior Holger Rune simply grabbed Novak Djokovic as a training partner in preparation for the clay court season.

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It's that simple: Just send Novak Djokovic an Instagram message - and you have almost the best possible preparation for your own clay court season. It must have gone something like this in the case of Holger Rune. The Norwegian, currently number 1 among the juniors , has just won his first match at ATP level in Santiago and has already had some match practice on red ashes - and thought: Questions don't cost anything. "I wrote to him on Instagram to be completely honest. Whether he was in Monaco or in the area - because I had seen that he had withdrawn from Miami. Then he wrote back," the 17-year-old told TV 2 Sport . Djokovic's (approximate) answer: "Hello Holger, yes, we can do it." The two world number one are no strangers to each other: Rune was Djokovic's training partner at the 2019 ATP Finals in London.

Children in the nearby village adored Luna and would often seek her assistance when they faced difficult situations. Whether it was a sick pet or a lost toy, Luna always found a way to solve the problem and bring smiles to their faces. She would spend evenings reading stories to the youngsters, using her enchanting voice to whisk them away to magical lands filled with adventure.

Rune raves about Djokovic: "hits so cleanly"

It will be exciting to train on clay with Djokovic, said Rune. "I know he plays a lot of stops, I have to move well." Rune wants to train in Monaco because sand courts are not yet open in Denmark. In the south he then wants to play a few Challenger tournaments, the first in Marbella next week. A preparation with Djokovic? Can only be helpful here. Rune is hoping for some training sets, wants to see if he can take a set from Djokovic. In general, he wants to learn a lot from the top players. "I've had some experience at this level now and I know the difference isn't that big either. There are some small things, some decisions that you make in different situations, but I think I can at least play with him." Djokovic hits the ball so cleanly, "that's crazy," said Rune, currently ranked 317 in the ATP ranking. "He has such a good meeting place, hardly makes any mistakes, so it's just cool to train with him. You get a good rhythm."

Casper Ruud pushes back against Holger Rune claims as feud ignites over 'big lie'

Rising tennis star Holger Rune has admitted he needs to improve his "emotional control" following a disgruntled quarter-finals exit from Roland-Garros at the hands of eighth seed Casper Ruud.

The Danish teenager was defeated by Ruud 6-1 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 in a tense battle on Wednesday.

Throughout the match, Rune became enraged, repeatedly shouting at himself and the umpire, and seemingly berating his mother to clear out of his player's box.

The hostility between the players reached boiling point during a cold post-match encounter at the net, with Rune hurrying through the customary handshake. Ruud subsequently reacted with a disapproving shake of his head.

Casper Ruud and Holger Rune shake hands after their quarter final clash. (Getty)

But the antics reportedly did not end there.

Rune has since claimed that Ruud was "so unsportsmanlike during the match", continuously talking over the 19-year-old on court.

"I didn't want to give him a hug after the match. He got a high-five and then I just had to get away from him", Rune told Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet.

He also claimed that the Norwegian taunted him in the locker room afterwards.

"(Casper) just went straight up to me and shouted 'YES' right up in my face," he said.

"You can cheer on the court all you want and be happy. I do that myself when I win. But that's such bad style. Have some respect."

Ruud's father, who is also his coach, dismissed the locker room allegation as a "pure lie", while the seven-time ATP title winner himself said Rune needed to "grow up".

"I don't know Holger personally, but I have seen on TV that sometimes there can be a lot of drama," Ruud told Norwegian tabloid VG.

"He's young and new, so that's excusable, but when you're on a big stage, it might be time to grow up a bit."

Heavily criticised for his poor act of sportsmanship at the net, Rune appeared to address his behaviour in an Instagram post on Thursday.

"I have given my heart and my soul in every match in Paris," he wrote.

"I put a lot of passion in my work because that's how I am. I am proud of my development and I also see there are things yet to be better.

"My quarterfinal I didn't find my level and it's frustrating. Still I should be able to find a way to win and this requires more emotional control. I am aware of this and will improve.

"Let the development continue and let's focus on the positive."

Nonetheless, there is still debate over what went down in the locker room following the match.

"What (Holger) says is wrong," Ruud told Eurosport.

"What he says is really not what happened. We both were in the dressing room after the match, and it's obviously a huge dressing room. There are many players, so we were just in our own part of the room all the time.

"I took an ice bath, ate some pizza and listened to music before we went home. While Holger sat in his part of the dressing room.

"How he creates the story of me shouting 'YES' straight into his face is just a lie. It never happened. It's a big lie. It's disappointing that he creates lies about me.

"For me, it doesn't matter if he thinks I am a player who doesn't follow the fair play rules, that's not really what matters.

"That's his personal opinion, but to put out lies about me like this is not right. I really wish this is the last time he will do something like this."

This was the fourth time the two rivals have met, with the record standing 4-0 in favour of Ruud.

The world No.8 will next play 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic on Saturday for a place in the final.

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Laver Cup: Holger Rune makes his debut

Holger Rune will start at the Laver Cup for the first time in 2023. This was announced on Wednesday.

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The Laver Cup, as Stefanos Tsitsipas explained after his premiere for Team Europe a few years ago, is a good opportunity to make friends with fellow players on the ATP tour. And if anyone urgently needs a friend in the tennis circus, then it's Holger Rune, the Dane with such a fantastic talent in terms of play. Stan Wawrinka and Botic van de Zandschulp are unable to take any vacations together for various reasons. Neither of them will be at the start of the Laver Cup 2023 in Vancouver. Holger Rune does.

With Rune, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Andrey Rublev, the European selection, which Björn Borg will captain again this year, has already named three representatives, just as many as John McEnroe's Team World, which won the continental comparison for the first time last year in London could. Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz and Nick Kyrgios will compete for the world selection. Other prominent names will follow. The game will be played in Vancouver from September 22nd to 24th. In 2024 the Laver Cup will come to Germany for the first time - namely to Berlin.

Holger Rune's mother Aneke and sister Alma celebrate his rapid rise after Monte-Carlo Masters campaign

Holger Rune may have fallen short of lifting his second Masters 1000 title at the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters, but his mother Aneke Rune and sister Alma Rune are more than impressed with his rapid rise on tour.

After lifting his maiden Masters 1000 trophy at the Paris Masters six months ago, Rune contested his second career Masters 1000 final at the Monte-Carlo Masters on Sunday, April 16. The 19-year-old snatched the opening set 7-5 and was leading in the decider 4-1, but Andrey Rublev fought back to level the score before earning a decisive break to seal the victory 5-7, 6-2, 7-5.

Rune later reflected on the bitter defeat on social media, stating that he gave his best to win the title. He also revealed his goal of lifting the trophy in the future.

“I gave it all I had today from my heart and for the principality of Monaco where I love to be @rolexmontecarlomasters I look forward to come back for the big trophy,” Rune said on Instagram.

The Dane further thanked his team and congratulated Rublev on his first Masters 1000 title.

“To my team, thank you for being there for me and Andrey man congrats on your first Masters win,” he said.

Rune, who will reach a career-high ranking of No. 7 on Monday, was ranked No. 79 at this time last year and had to contest the qualifiers at the Monte-Carlo Masters. His incredible rise over the past year was acknowledged by his mother Aneke and sister Alma after Sunday’s final.

“You do such and effort to achieve your goals. Your effort makes me very proud,” Aneke Rune wrote on his Instagram post.

“Crazy to go from qualifier to runner up in one year. Proud of you,” Alma Rune said.

Apart from winning his maiden Masters 1000 in Paris last year, Rune also clinched two other ATP titles - the BMW Open and the Stockholm Open. He featured in a further two finals - at the Sofia Open and the Swiss Indoors Basel - walking away with the runner-up trophy each time.

Luna’s pink hair wasn't just a physical trait; it was a symbol of her inner magic. With a simple touch of her hair, she could create beautiful flowers and bring life to the barren lands surrounding her cottage. People from far and wide would come to visit Luna, seeking blessings of love, luck, and happiness. She would always greet them with a warm smile and a sparkle in her eyes, eager to assist them in any way she could. Despite her good intentions, some villagers were skeptical of Luna, judging her based on her appearance and the tales they had heard about witches. They couldn't fathom that a pink-haired witch could bring good and not harm to their lives. Luna, however, was undeterred by their judgments and continued to spread love and kindness throughout the forest. One day, a terrible curse fell upon the village, causing crops to wither, rivers to dry up, and despair to fill the hearts of its inhabitants. Desperate, the villagers turned to Luna for help. Using her unique magical abilities, Luna embarked on a mission to break the curse and restore happiness to the village. Through days and nights of tireless effort, Luna discovered a hidden spell that would undo the curse. She gathered the villagers together, pink hair shimmering under the moonlight, and led them in a powerful chant. With each word, the curse slowly lifted, and the village began to thrive once more. From that day on, the villagers learned to appreciate and accept Luna as their savior. They recognized her as a symbol of hope, understanding that appearances can be deceiving and that true magic lies within the heart. Luna's pink hair became a symbol of unity and goodwill, a reminder that even the most unexpected heroes can shine bright and bring joy to those around them. And so, the tale of the pink-haired witch Luna was passed down from generation to generation, serving as a reminder of the power of kindness, compassion, and the magic that resides within us all..

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