Holger Rune parts ways for the 3rd time with coach Patrick Mouratoglou, just 5 months after reunion

Holger Rune has parted ways with French coach Patrick Mouratoglou. It is notably Rune's third split with Mouratoglou.

As a teenager in 2016, Rune visited the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy in Biot, France, under the Champ'seed program run by the Frenchman. The two officially became a team in October 2022 but split in April 2023 as per their agreement.

However, they were back together a few days later and remained together before breaking up in September 2023 following Rune's first-round exit from the US Open. The Dane worked with Boris Becker and Severin Luthi for a few months but patched up with Mouratoglou in February 2024.

The latest development thus marks Rune and Mouratoglou's third split in less than two years. The World No. 17, who's nursing a wrist injury, took to Instagram on Monday (July 29), to announce their split just five months after they had got together.

"I have had some good talks with Patrick, and we mutually decided to part ways. He will always be a great friend, but for now, the best setup for me is to continue with Kenneth [Carlsen] who will be present at all practices and tournaments," he wrote on Instagram.

He also issued a clarification on his equation with Mouratoglou's tennis academy.

"Nothing change in my relation to Mouratoglou Academy who always have been very helpful to me. I am looking forward to being healthy and back on track again," Rune added.

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"I will remain Holger Rune's biggest supporter" - Patrick Mouratoglou

Holger Rune (L) with Patrick Mouratoglou. (Getty)

Like Holger Rune, Patrick Mouratoglou also announced the split on Instagram.

"Holger and I have decided to part ways. This decision was reached mutually, as we believe Holger would benefit from a different approach in his setup right now," he wrote in a post celebrating his moments with Rune.

The French coach further penned words showing his faith in Rune's abilities and character.

"He is an exceptional player with immense potential and a strong character. It has been a privilege to work with him, and I have no doubt that he will continue to achieve great success in his career," he added.

Mouratoglou then promised his and his academy's unconditional assistance to the World No. 17 in the future, writing:

"I will remain his biggest supporter. The Mouratoglou team remains fully operational and committed to help him grow. Wishing Holger all the best in his future endeavors."

Holger Rune would have participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics if not for the wrist injury he sustained in May this year.