Holger Rune delays return to ATP Tour
Danish tennis player Holger Rune suffered a serious Achilles tendon injury last fall while playing a match in Stockholm. The devastating injury took the former World No. 4 out of professional tennis for an unknown timespan.
From the beginning, Rune had a positive and ambitious attitude. He attacked his rehab with an unmatched determination. Those who followed him on social media saw him hitting balls with a boot and doing creative exercises to keep himself in shape as his Achilles healed.
Rune planned to rejoin the ATP Tour at next week’s Hamburg Open, a mere seven months after his injury. He has since amended the timeline, much to the relief of his fans. MORE: Madison Keys makes unexpected decision after premature Italian Open loss Rune will not play on the clay He withdrew from Hamburg and Roland Garros.
On social media, he announced it was a tough decision, but many believe it was the right one. From the moment he announced he was returning on clay, people were concerned about him aggravating or reinjuring the Achilles. Sep 20, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Team Europe player Holger Rune returns a ball from Team World player Francisco Cerundolo during the Laver Cup at Chase Center.
Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images Given the footwork, sliding, and sometimes awkward body positions required to make shots on a clay court, these were valid concerns. MORE: McCoco wins first match back together at Italian Open Comeback on grass seems imminent Rune did not officially say when he will return, but the grass season seems likely. It is a softer and more forgiving surface particularly in Rune’s situation.