While many tennis fans might not consider Denmark as an Olympic gold medal contender, things might change at the 2024 Paris Olympics. That’s especially considering the potential of a mixed doubles team featuring two of their best players (Rune and Wozniacki) who bring experience and youthful talent to the competition.
World No. 4 Holger Rune will lead the men’s team at the Roland Garos, hoping to record history and win the tennis gold medal. At 19 years old, Rune managed to stun five of the top 10 players during the 2022 Paris Masters on his way to winning the title, upsetting tennis star Novak Djokovic in a thrilling final. That was Rune’s first major splash on the global stage and he managed to do that by taking on one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
On the women’s side, former world No. 1 and Grand Slam champion Caroline Wozniacki also hopes to claim gold after reaching the quarters in the 2012 London Olympics. Wozniacki recently made a comeback in the sport after a three-year absence and she’s eager to prove her skills this summer. But can Wozniacki and Rune help Denmark win gold at the 2024 Paris Olympic tennis tournament at the Roland Garros?
Will the former world’s No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki reach the 2024 Tennis Olympic finals?
Despite initially hanging her racquet in 2020, Caroline Wozniacki will lead Denmark’s campaign to the tennis gold medals alongside Clara Tauson and Holger Rune. Wozniacki is hoping to win a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but clinching gold might be a little challenging for her. However, tennis betting experts tip Wozniacki to reach the quarters and possibly win silver or bronze alongside Rune in the mixed doubles.
Before choosing to retire in 2020, Wozniacki previously represented Denmark at the 2016 Rio Olympics where she carried the flag during the opening ceremony. Before Rio, the former world’s No. 1 competed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 in London, where recorded her best results by reaching the quarterfinals. However, the Dane earned a spot in the tennis tournament at the Olympic games in Paris as a wildcard since her rankings couldn’t earn her a direct qualification.
Can Holger Rune realize his Olympic dream and win gold?
When betting on tennis matches at the Olympics, Holger Rune is among the few Danish players who promise thrilling encounters and surprise upsets. While Holger is far from being the bookmakers’ favorite, he is among the tennis stars who have realized their dreams within a very short time. Holger made his major tennis breakthrough in 2022 at only 19 years, despite starting the year above the top 100 in ATP rankings and finishing the campaign as No. 11.
Rune went ahead to win his first tennis title at the Bavarian Championship in April 2022, before reaching the Grand Slam quarterfinals for the first time. Naturally, Rune will have plenty of happy memories heading to the Roland Garros this summer, but that might not be enough to claim gold. However, his unwavering self-belief and confidence might help him get past the quarter-finals.
Considering that Rune has reached the quarterfinals for the last two French Opens tournaments in the same venue, betting experts predict he can replicate this performance in his Olympic debut. However, it might be challenging for Rune to reach the finals and upset tournament favorites like Carloz Alcaraz or Novak Djokovic to win gold.
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