"I was happy so happy when she said that" - Holger Rune on potentially playing mixed doubles with Caroline Wozniacki at Paris Olympics

Holger Rune recently hinted at a possible team-up with Caroline Wozniacki in mixed doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Rune defeated George Loffhagen 7-6(4), 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday on No. 3 Court. The first-round match lasted for two hours and eight minutes.

During a post-match interview with the Tennis Channel, Holger Rune was asked about thoughts on his compatriot Caroline Wozniacki making a comeback after a three-year retirement. The 20-year-old was also asked about the former Australian Open champion expressing her desire to team up with him for the mixed doubles event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Rune responded by sharing his immense joy upon learning that Wozniacki had expressed interest in playing mixed doubles with him at the Paris Olympics. Recalling their meeting at the 2023 French Open, Rune said that he couldn't help but notice Caroline Wozniacki's remarkable physical shape and form.

Intrigued, he had asked his mother Aneke Rune whether the former World No. 1's fitness was merely a result of her dedication or if she had intentions of returning to the court. Eventually, Holger Rune heard the news of Wozniacki's comeback and was filled with happiness and excitement.

"It’s so good. I was so happy when she said that. It could be very very funny. You know I’m super happy she’s coming back. I saw her at the French Open and she looked in very very good shape. I don’t know, I was thinking, and I actually told my mum like she's just in that good shape or she’s thinking about something and she did so it’s really great. I'm super happy for her," Rune said.

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Caroline Wozniacki last played at the 2020 Australian Open

Caroline Wozniacki at the 2020 Australian Open

Caroline Wozniacki's last tournament on the tour before her retirement was the 2020 Australian Open. The Dane was unseeded and secured a spot in the third round with consecutive straight-set victories over Kristie Ahn and Dayana Yastremska.

In the third round, the Dane faced a 23-year-old Ons Jabeur, who outplayed her 6-4, 6-4 to secure a spot in the fourth round.

Wozniacki achieved great success over the course of her career, claiming an impressive 30 singles titles. That included one Grand Slam, six WTA 1000 titles, and the year-end championships in 2017. She also held the World No. 1 rank for a total of 71 weeks.