World no. 10 Holger Rune underwent surgery in Denmark after suffering a severe Achilles tendon injury in the Stockholm Open semi-final! The young gun led Ugo Humbert 6-4, 2-2 while battling for a place in the final when he experienced a massive setback.
He injured his left leg on a break point and hobbled to his chair to receive a treatment. It was clear what happened to the young Dane, who left the court in tears following the biggest setback of his career.
Holger went home to Denmark and underwent surgery. The former Masters 1000 champion shared a message with his fans, confirming successful surgery and receiving support from many colleagues.
Rune will stay away from the court for months, with a torn Achilles tendon requiring plenty of time to heal. The 22-year-old will start all over in the second part of 2026 if everything goes well.
The Dane is 36-22 in 2025, having won one ATP title in Barcelona. He fell to Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open before reaching a Masters 1000 final in Indian Wells, losing it to Jack Draper in straight sets.
Holger conquered the ATP 500 crown in Barcelona over Carlos Alcaraz, prevailing in the opener and ousting an injured opponent in set number two for his only title of the season.
Rune struggled physically in the upcoming months, missing a chance to make a top-10 return earlier. The young gun reached the quarter-final in Cincinnati, Tokyo and Shanghai, improving his tally and returning to the elite.
Holger was on the title run in Stockholm before that severe left leg injury that will keep him away from the court for months. Rune is the latest victim of demanding tennis schedule, with many players requesting radical changes to preserve their health.
