Holger Rune returns to tennis after 11-month injury layoff

Danish tennis player Holger Rune has returned to professional competition following an 11-month absence caused by a ruptured left Achilles tendon. The injury occurred during a semifinal in Stockholm in October 2025, requiring surgery and an extended rehabilitation period.

Rune’s comeback began with the Davis Cup, where he won both of his singles matches, including a victory over Grigor Dimitrov. Currently ranked No. 188 in the ATP rankings, the 23-year-old has moved into the Asian swing of the tour. His upcoming schedule includes a debut in Tokyo against Kyrian Jacquet, followed by tournaments in Shanghai, the Stockholm Open, and the Paris Masters.