In a significant setback for Danish tennis, Holger Rune has announced that he will face an extensive recovery period due to an Achilles injury that requires surgical intervention. The 22-year-old rising star, currently ranked No. 11 in the world, was competing in the semifinals of the Nordic Open in Stockholm when he experienced the injury. Rune was leading his match against Ugo Humbert with a score of 6-4, 2-2 when he had to retire, leaving the court visibly pained.
Rune took to social media to express his disappointment, stating, “It’s gonna be a while before I can step on court again. It’s tough. I had so much joy on court in Stockholm, and it’s unbearable to think that I will not feel this energy for some time now.” The young athlete revealed that the injury is severe, describing the Achilles as “full broken on the proximal part,” and he will undergo surgery next week.
This injury is particularly devastating for Rune, who has shown considerable promise on the ATP Tour, having reached three Grand Slam quarterfinals and previously achieving a career-high ranking of No. 4. As he embarks on his recovery, tennis fans and pundits alike will be closely watching to see how this affects his career moving forward.
