Rune, on the frozen ranking: “I’m angry, the system is unfair"

[Frenchy-Player]

He's right for me.

“I feel tired and angry because I think the system is unfair. I love my tennis, but you have to compete on equal terms, “was the powerful message left by the 18-year-old tennis player on his Instagram account.
the young man stressed that “looking 2 years ago in the normal ranking today it would be ranked 62nd in the world and no.124. Does it matter? Yes, when you are ambitious and work hard, it is important to get your reward. With that classification I could participate in better tournaments and I would feel that my hard work has paid off. “

It should be remembered that in August of this year, for the first time since the circuit returned after the pandemic stoppage, the ATP ranking points are added and subtracted through the traditional methodology.

“You know that I am a very hardworking man and normally I never complain. This year I have fought very hard to achieve my goals and become the Top 100. The ATP has continually made it very difficult for me and many other young players to come.“Rune added.

Rune, on the frozen ranking: "I'm angry, the system is unfair" - La Pelotita

One of the main points of conflict during 2020 and much of 2021 was the frozen ranking. This system that favored some and harmed others, depending on the situation of each one, generated certain criticisms in the world of tennis and one of them was that of Holger Rune (124th), a tennis player...

lapelotita.com

 

[Red Rick]

"Rune says Federer should not be in top 50"

 

[clayqueen]

I've completely lost track of the Covid ranking system.

 

[nolefam_2024]

Let him be angry lol.

 

[Terenigma]

I'm confused by the ranking freeze, is it still going on? Aren't the points supposed to have dropped by now? When does it end?

 

[racquetreligion]

Id rather see Rune than Rogeriactric its disgusting what is happening to tennis
Thats why Djoker tried hard to push for fairness in these times of tyranny

 

[Frenchy-Player]

Let him be angry lol.

The council has spoken.

 

[Slicehand]

Well he should do like alcaraz then, win more matches

 

[clayqueen]

Players like Rune who are adversly affected by the Covid effect on the rankings should get a WC ahead of some local boy with no points.

 

[nolefam_2024]

I do feel we should have empathy but with what kind of a person?
Top tennis professionals are among the most entitled bunch I have seen. Especially former next gen kids like Zverev and Tsitsipas. Be watchful guys. Don't give in to their tantrums.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

He’s right that the Covid situation has screwed the rankings up but also he’s received like many wildcards in a matter of months while so many others have struggled so like maybe appreciate the situation dude...

 

[onyxrose81]

Right message, wrong messenger.

 

[gadge]

He’s not wrong!! Frozen rankings till August 22 isn’t fair at all. At max end it this year. I don’t think anyone actually skipped tournaments in 2021 because of covid unlike 2020.

 

[Jonesy]

Until Fed wins something the rankings will be frozen, deal with it.

 

[Sysyphus]

can't they just freeze federer's points and have normal rankings for everyone else? i think in that scenario everyone would be happy.

 

[reaper]

The ranking system has been runed.

 

[Frenchy-Player]

Until Fed wins something the rankings will be frozen, deal with it.

So it's frozen for eternity ?

 

[clayqueen]

Wasn't Fed already on an extended sick leave before the Covid lockdown? He shouldn't be benefitting from it.

 

[clayqueen]

Rafa went up in the rankings this week, so I've no complaints.

 

[Shaolin]

Players like Rune who are adversly affected by the Covid effect on the rankings should get a WC ahead of some local boy with no points.

Rune gets lots of wild cards but as usual you have no idea what really happens in tennis.

 

[clayqueen]

Rune gets lots of wild cards but as usual you have no idea what really happens in tennis.

He's now earned it. I only noticed him when he nearly beat Djokovic.

 

[SinneGOAT]

"Rune says Federer should not be in top 50"

Understatement of the decade.

 

[Nate7-5]

Worldwide pandemics arent fair, Runey!

 

[Shaolin]

He's now earned it. I only noticed him when he nearly beat Djokovic.

He didnt nearly beat Djokovic. He lost in 4, winning one tiebreak set. The other sets were 1,1 & 2.

 

[Sudacafan]

"Rune says Federer should not be in top 50"

He's right. He doesn't need a ranking to play, as if he were ready, he would obviously be given wild cards.

 

[nolefam_2024]

If Federer is healthy, ATP would give him wild card for YEC as well.

 

[BauerAlmeida]

He's right, the frozen rankings were the right call but should have been dropped by now. This season was pretty normal.

 

[clayqueen]

He didnt nearly beat Djokovic. He lost in 4, winning one tiebreak set. The other sets were 1,1 & 2.

I know how to raise a comment because it's very quiet here today.

 

[norcal]

Other thread: TENNIS IS DEAD WITHOUT THE BIG 3!!!!!1111

This thread: Screw Fed, WE WANT TO SEE RUNE!!!!!!111

 

[BeatlesFan]

I doubt if even Rune's own mother gives a crap what he has to say about anything. Nobody except the most fervent tennis fan even knows who he is.

 

[aldeayeah]

I doubt if even Rune's own mother gives a crap what he has to say about anything. Nobody except the most fervent tennis fan even knows who he is.

I mean he's 18

 

[nolefam_2024]

Other thread: TENNIS IS DEAD WITHOUT THE BIG 3!!!!!1111

This thread: Screw Fed, WE WANT TO SEE RUNE!!!!!!111

Screw fed. He is too old to even be eligible to play professional tennis. Don't take shine away from Nole.

 

[Frenchy-Player]

I doubt if even Rune's own mother gives a crap what he has to say about anything. Nobody except the most fervent tennis fan even knows who he is.

Maybe his voice would count more with a better ranking.

 

[BeatlesFan]

I mean he's 18

Nobody aside from passionate tennis fans knows that or cares, that was my point. Everyone knew who Borg, Becker and Wilander were at age 18, but they'd won 1-2 slams at that age.

 

[NAS]

Rune is right to some extent as he is 69 in race but may end up playing qualifier for Australian open

 

[Jokervich]

Other thread: TENNIS IS DEAD WITHOUT THE BIG 3!!!!!1111

This thread: Screw Fed, WE WANT TO SEE RUNE!!!!!!111

I know this post isn't directed at me, but I personally want to see the big 3 over this Rune kid.

 

[aldeayeah]

Nobody aside from passionate tennis fans knows that or cares, that was my point. Everyone knew who Borg, Becker and Wilander were at age 18, but they'd won 1-2 slams at that age.

Well without Covid rankings Rune would be similarly ranked as Fed at the same age

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Young man who has been blessed by life angry at a temporary blip in his rise to wealth and status.

 

[aldeayeah]

It's a digrace, an scandal, a outrage!

 

[Musterrific]

Isn't this the kid who was spouting homophobic slurs on court?

 

[Frenchy-Player]

Isn't this the kid who was spouting homophobic slurs on court?

I don't know that ! he's really angry ! but he he apologised .

Holger Rune Fined Over Homophobic Remarks

The former world No.1 junior player has been found guilty of breaking the ATP’s Code of Conduct.

www.ubitennis.net

 

[Mainad]

Isn't this the kid who was spouting homophobic slurs on court?

I don't know that ! he's really angry ! but he he apologised .

Holger Rune Fined Over Homophobic Remarks

The former world No.1 junior player has been found guilty of breaking the ATP’s Code of Conduct.

www.ubitennis.net

He's not getting coached by Stakhovsky or Dolgopolov by any chance?

 

[merwy]

"Rune says Federer should not be in top 50"

Totally agree as a huge Federer fan

 

[merwy]

Well he should do like alcaraz then, win more matches

It’s about the rankings not reflecting what he’s done in tournaments. That won’t change by winning more.

 

[Slicehand]

It’s about the rankings not reflecting what he’s done in tournaments. That won’t change by winning more.

How come then that alcaraz started the year hundred and something and now is 38, are rankings freezed only for rune? I get the point about the tournaments he did last year, but carlos couldnt even participate in them and therefore started the year with less experience, of course its not fair but there was a pandemic and there were some strange things happening so there were some strange rules added, he could have had a better year thats all im saying, its normal that he is frustrated thats for sure

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Oh, the unfairity.

 

[accidental]

He’s right

They should not have continued the ranking freeze into 2021 when virtually everyone has been able to play a full schedule

Players like Kyrgios for example are benefitting by carrying over points from 2019, even though he actually played those events and performed worse in them this year. I don’t understand the logic of being able to keep the points from the better performance year

Young players like Rune, Sinner, Alcaraz, Musetti etc would have risen up the rankings much faster than they did. Alcaraz for example has won an ATP event and reached a slam quarter and is only ranked 38

 

[StilltheGOAT]

I agree that the system is a bit unfair.
But he will surely not be angry when (and if) he stops performing, and the same system protects his ranking. See, it is a common platform, applies to everyone from the #1 to the #2000. Aslan came all the way up to the top 30, from around 300 I guess.
In this system, it is very hard to get there. But it's harder to fall out when you do!

 

[beard]

He’s right that the Covid situation has screwed the rankings up but also he’s received like many wildcards in a matter of months while so many others have struggled so like maybe appreciate the situation dude...

He shouldn't need wildcards, that's the point... He deserved his success, it's humiliating to wait for charity if you earned by hard work...

 

[beard]

I doubt if even Rune's own mother gives a crap what he has to say about anything. Nobody except the most fervent tennis fan even knows who he is.

So, small people should be quiet and let big people kick them? Shameful thinking...