Holger Rune announces May comeback after suffering horror injury in October

Holger Rune of Denmark receives medical treatment during the singles semifinal match against Ugo Humbert of France
Holger Rune of Denmark receives medical treatment during the singles semifinal match against Ugo Humbert of FranceProfimedia

Seven months after suffering a severe Achilles tendon injury in October 2025 during his semi-final match at the Stockholm Open, Holger Rune has now announced that he is ready to compete again at the ATP tournament at the Hamburg Open set to start on 17 May.

Rune will make his long-awaited comeback on the tennis court in May when he takes part in the Hamburg Open. The tournament confirms the news on their website. 

"The hard work starts in Hamburg. I can't wait to be back on the clay at the Hamburg Open and to finally feel the atmosphere again after such a long break", says Rune to the tournament's website.

Rune suffered the injury in October when he tore his Achilles tendon and was reported out for 6-12 months.

The Rune camp has previously teased that Rune's comeback could happen before long.

"His recovery is on track - understood in the sense that Holger generates the strength he needs at a pace that suits the development curve he has followed. He is down to only a six percent difference in strength (in his legs, ed.), which is quite unique", Aneke Rune told TV 2 Sport earlier in April.

At the time, Aneke Rune also said that Rune probably already would have made his comeback if he had participated in a team sport. 

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