Comparing myself to Nadal, Federer, Djokovic is ridiculous: Holger Rune

Holger Rune has clarified that comparing him to Nadal, Djokovic or Federer at such a young stage in his career is ridiculous after a comment he made regarding being a part of the future Big 3 was taken out of context.

Rune, who started playing professionally on the tour two years ago, has clarified his comments on being a part of the future Big 3 alongside Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

A publication on Twitter quoted Rune as saying that the next Big 3 will be himself, Italy's Jannik Sinner and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. The Twitter account then posed a question to fans asking them who they think the next Big 3 will be.

"Holger Rune : "The next Big 3 will be Alcaraz, Sinner and myself." And you, who do you see in the New Big 3?" the account posted

The misquote did not sit well with the Dane and he clarified his stance on the matter. Rune stated that aiming for the Big 3 is every player's dream and that comparing himself to Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic is absurd as they have been on tour for more than 20 years.

"I was asked if I would like to see myself as the next big 3. Who wouldn’t? That said I think comparing is ridiculous. I have been playing the pro tour for 2 years. Impossible to compare with results from guys with 20 years on tour. Let’s just enjoy some good tennis right now" Rune clarified.

Rafael Nadal's Roland Garros sculpture's replica unveiled at the Rafael Nadal Museum

Rafa at the 2022 French Open - Day Fifteen

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal, who became the first male player to win 22 Grand Slams, has added another prized collection to his museum, the Rafael Nadal Museum in Manacor, Spain.

A replica of the 36-year-old's statue at Roland Garros was presented to the museum; the original in Paris was unveiled in May 2021. He has won Roland Garros a record fourteen times and the statute commemorates his incredible dominance at the Grand Slam.

Roland Garros director Amelie Mauresmo and French Tennis Federation President Gilles Moretton were hosted by the Spaniard for the unveiling. The 22-time Grand Slam champion took to Instagram to share a few images from the event and thanked everyone who graced the occasion. The images also show Mauresmo and Moretton exploring the museum.

"Happy for the @fftennis visit with their President, CEO, Tournament Director and friendly employees!" the Spaniard captioned the post

The images also show Mauresmo and Moretton exploring the museum. They also explored the facilities at the Academy and enjoyed a meal at the “Roland Garros” restaurant.