Ahead of the tournament, Rune trained with Andre Agassi<\/a>, learning from the eight-time Grand Slam champion.<\/p>\n However, he was unable to show off what he had learned, as Rune withdrew from the Washington Open<\/a> due to a back issue.<\/p>\n Returning to action in Toronto, Rune<\/a> emerged victorious in his opening match, defeating Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in straight sets 7-6, 6-3.<\/p>\n After the match, Rune was asked how far ahead he believes Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are from the rest of the ATP Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n Holger Rune believes he can \u2018challenge\u2019 Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz<\/p>\n During his post-match press conference, Rune was asked the following question.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter the final at Wimbledon, Carlos Alcaraz said that when him and Jannik Sinner play each other, they play at a level that he doesn\u2019t think anyone else is capable of playing at that level. You\u2019re pretty close to them, 2-2 with Alcaraz, including a win in Barcelona, just down by 3-2 against Sinner in the head-to-head. So my question is, like, right now, do you see that much difference between Alcaraz and Sinner and the rest of the other players?\u201d<\/p>\n Holger Rune\u2019s post-match press conference<\/p>\n Providing an interesting response, Rune reflected on what makes the world number one and two so great.<\/p>\n \u201cYeah, I think you forgot something, you know? But yeah, no, no. I think about consistently playing at that level, there is a difference, yes,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cThe question about if few, very, very few players can reach their level and have the chance to beat them? I believe so. Which we\u2019ve also seen in the past.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201cI think, obviously, Carlos [Alcaraz]<\/a> had that really good run of many, many matches. I think that they have managed to stay very consistent at that level.<\/p>\n Jannik Sinner\u2019s longest winning streak \u2013 26 matches (2024\/2025)Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s longest winning streak \u2013 24 matches (2025)Holger Rune\u2019s longest winning streak \u2013 9 matches (2022)<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s very difficult. That\u2019s big dedication.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Holger](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2217543315-1024x683.jpg\")
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