Does Holger Rune have a girlfriend? According to him, no: in September 2026 he told the Danish tabloid Ekstra Bladet that he is single. His most recent publicly known relationship was with Caroline Donzella, confirmed by his mother in September 2023. Here is what is known about Holger Rune’s girlfriend and private life – and what we deliberately leave out.
Holger Rune girlfriend in 2026: single
The latest thing Holger Rune himself has said about his love life came in September 2026, around his Davis Cup comeback after the Achilles injury. He told Ekstra Bladet: "Jeg er single lige nu" ("I’m single right now"). The quote was carried by, among others, the Danish magazine Se og Hør on 17 September 2026 – the day before he played his first match in 335 days and beat Iliyan Radulov in Hillerød.
As of 23 October 2026, neither Rune nor his family has mentioned a new girlfriend. So the answer to "who is Holger Rune dating?" is currently: nobody, according to what he has said himself. If that changes and he says so or confirms it to an established outlet, we will update this page.
Caroline Donzella: Holger Rune’s girlfriend in 2023
The best-documented relationship is with Italian-Dutch model Caroline Donzella. In September 2023 his mother, Aneke Rune, confirmed the two were a couple – the same year he first rose to world No. 4. Later that autumn, during a difficult run of results, some critics blamed Donzella for his form, and Rune publicly defended her – one of the few times he has spoken directly about a partner.
Several secondary sources say the relationship ended during 2024, but neither of them has commented on a break-up and it has not been officially confirmed. We therefore give no end date and do not speculate about reasons.
Why we don’t publish rumours
Holger Rune is a public figure as an athlete, but his love life is his own. When a sports star is seen with someone, gossip stories appear quickly – often about people who never chose to be in the public eye. Our rules are simple: we only name a partner if Rune, his family or an established outlet with a clear source has confirmed the relationship; we do not name people he has merely been "seen with" or linked to in speculative articles; and we publish no photos, home details or family information about private individuals. One example: in early 2026 gossip media wrote about a possible romance that neither side confirmed; in September Rune himself said he is single. That is why we do not print the name. You may find names elsewhere that are not here – that is a deliberate choice, not a sign that we have missed the stories.
How Holger Rune talks about his private life
Rune talks readily about tennis – coaches, injuries, ambitions – but rarely about his private life. The statements that exist are short: his mother’s confirmation in 2023, his defence of Caroline Donzella that autumn and the brief "I’m single" in September 2026.
His family, on the other hand, plays a big part in his career: his mother Aneke Rune is his manager and his father Anders Nødskov handles contracts. Read more on the Holger Rune family page, his life story in the Holger Rune biography, quick facts about Holger Rune or his upcoming events on the next match page.
Holger Rune girlfriend: FAQ
Does Holger Rune have a girlfriend?
According to him, no. In September 2026 he told Ekstra Bladet: "I’m single right now". He has not mentioned a new girlfriend since.
Who is Holger Rune dating?
As of 23 October 2026 he has no publicly known girlfriend. His last confirmed relationship was with model Caroline Donzella, confirmed by his mother in September 2023.
Are Holger Rune and Caroline Donzella still together?
Secondary sources say the relationship ended in 2024, but neither has officially confirmed it. In September 2026 Rune said he is single.
Why don’t you name anyone else?
We only mention relationships confirmed by Rune, his family or an established outlet with a clear source. We do not publish rumours about other people.