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Rune Taps Agassi’s Mentorship Ahead of Citi Open

He aims to translate Agassi’s pointers on his return into a more consistent game.

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Overview

  • Rune completed a three-day training block with Andre Agassi in Washington to refine his return and tactical approach ahead of the Citi Open.
  • The 22-year-old credited Agassi’s insights on return techniques and court awareness for bolstering his focus and match preparation.
  • Former US Open champion Andy Roddick praised Agassi’s volunteer role for offering unfiltered feedback at a pivotal moment in Rune’s career.
  • Seeded third at the Citi Open, Rune plans to leverage this mentorship to address his season’s inconsistency and regain momentum.
  • He views the Citi Open as a stepping stone in his US Open build-up while aiming to close the gap with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.