Novak Djokovic Loses to Holger Rune, Again, This Time at Italian Open

Denmark's Holger Rune (R) celebrates after winning the quarterfinal match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome on May 17, 2023. Gregorio Borgia/AP Photo

ROME—Novak Djokovic sees a bit of himself in Holger Rune.

The 20-year-old Rune is solid in nearly every area: A great mover and super fit physically, he’s strong off both his forehand and backhand, has good hands and is an aggressive returner.