Two of the six competitors in the inaugural ‘Six Kings Slam’, Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune are certainly the future of tennis. At the age of 21, Carlos Alcaraz has won a Grand Slam on all surfaces. He is a 4-time major champion and has 16 singles titles to his name. On the other hand, Holger Rune is also of the same age and has won four singles titles as of December 2024. With a relatively fresh rivalry brewing, there is no doubt that Alcaraz and Rune are here to stay and entertain for years to come.
Holger Rune is a Danish professional tennis player who turned pro in 2020. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz is Spain’s next raging bull. Both players possess an attacking style of play - technically astute, with strong ground strokes, and quick movement. However, who has the upper hand in this duel?
Carlos Alcaraz vs Holger Rune Head to Head
Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune have a head-to-head record of 2-1 in favor of the Spaniard.
While Carlos Alcaraz holds the edge in the rivalry with Holger Rune, all their encounters have been thrilling to watch. The pair have met once every year between 2021-2023; unfortunately, they did not face each other in 2024. In Rune’s solitary victory, Alcaraz was forced to retire after trailing by a set.
The first match-up between Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune was at the 2021 Next Gen ATP Finals, where the Spanish sensation rose to fame. He was victorious in straight sets. Following this, Rune exacted his revenge in 2022 - he defeated Alcaraz at the Paris Masters en route to his title victory at the French capital. In their third face off and first at the Grand Slam level, Alcaraz eased past his Danish counterpart in the 2023 Wimbledon quarterfinal.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Holger Rune Event-Wise Breakdown
| WINNER | EVENT | SURFACE | SCORE |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 2023 Wimbledon | Outdoor Grass | 7-6 6-4 6-4 |
| Holger Rune | 2022 Paris Masters | Indoor Hard | 6-3 6-6 (Retired) |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 2021 Next Gen ATP Finals | Indoor Hard | 4-3 4-2 4-0 |
Carlos Alcaraz vs Holger Rune Statistics
| NAME | Carlos Alcaraz Garfia | Holger Vitus Rune |
| AGE | 21 | 21 |
| RANKING | 3 | 13 |
| HEIGHT | 6’0” (183 cm) | 6’2” (188 cm) |
| WEIGHT | 163 lbs (74 kg) | 169 lbs (77 kg) |
| TURNED PRO | 2018 | 2020 |
| TITLES | 16 | 4 |
| CAREER WIN-LOSS | 209-56 | 139-85 |
| PRIZE MONEY | $36,876,485 | $10,660,499 |
*As of December 2024
FAQs on Holger Rune and Carlos Alcaraz
A. No, Holger Rune is yet to win a Grand Slam title.
A. Carlos Alcaraz has won four Grand Slam titles.
A. Carlos Alcaraz leads the head to head against Holger Rune 2-1.
A. Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune are both 21 years old.
