Denmark’s Holger Rune, Patrick Muratoglu’s new apprentice, advanced to the ATP 250 final in Stockholm after defeating No. 5 seed Alex De Minaur on Saturday.

Holger Rune qualified for the ATP Finals in Stockholm

Rooney, ranked 27th in the world, defeated the Australian 4-6, 7-6(1), 7-5 after almost three hours of play.

Rune (seeded No. 7) will fight for the trophy with the winner of the match between Greece’s Stephanos Tsitsipas (5 ATP, top favorite) and Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori (52 ATP).

Patrick Muratoglu compares Runa Holger to Carlos Alcaraz

Patrick Muratoglu and Holger Roon began working together after Simona Halep underwent nose surgery (the former WTA leader was meanwhile suspended due to a positive result of a roxadustat test).

The Frenchman said he sees Carlos Alcaraz as the perfect role model for his new pupil, who certainly has a lot to learn from the ATP leader.

“I see it as a challenge for Holger. He may think: This guy will be my competitor in the future. This is positive in the sense that it is additional motivation.

I have this moment with Holger and we will see what comes out of this collaboration. I’m excited about what I’m doing, I give 100% with any player and we’ll see what happens in the future” – Patrick Muratoglu.