Patrik Muratoglu began coaching Holger Rooney after Simona Halep was suspended for doping, but their deal expired after the 2023 Australian Open. Ranked 9th in the ATP rankings, the Dane provided new details about his collaboration with the 52-year-old technician.

Patrick Muratoglu and Simona HalepPhoto: Antoine Couvercelle / Panoramic / Bestimage / Profimedia

Patrik Muratoglu remains Holger Rune’s coach

“We still work together and it’s great. Plans to continue with me. I have a good team with my mom, Lars Christensen and Patrick. Everyone does their job well and everything goes smoothly.

Patrick has a lot of experience with Serena Williams, with whom he won important trophies. He is a good mentor that I can have by my side” – Rune of Holgerreports TV 2 Sport.

A day before Rune was eliminated from the Australian Open (he was beaten in dramatic fashion by Andriy Rublev), Muratoglu declined to provide details on the new deal but hinted that they would continue to work together.

“When cooperation is productive and both parties are satisfied with what they can achieve together, it can work for a long time” – Patrick MuratogluJanuary 22 for the Danish agency Ritzau.

Last October, Patrick Muratoglu said that Holger Roon could become the leader of the ATP.

It remains to be seen whether Muratoglu will continue to coach Simona Halep if she proves her innocence and returns to the tennis court.

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