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Holger Rune to return to tennis in Davis Cup after 11-month injury layoff
Danish tennis player Holger Rune has announced his return to professional competition after an 11-month absence. Rune is scheduled to play in the Davis Cup tie between Denmark and Bulgaria in Copenhagen, with his first match set for September 18.
The hiatus followed a severe Achilles tendon rupture sustained in October 2025 during a semifinal match at the ATP 250 tournament in Stockholm. Following surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation process, Rune had previously withdrawn from several major tournaments, including Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open, to ensure a full recovery.
His return significantly alters the competitive landscape for the upcoming Davis Cup matchup. While Rune's world ranking has fallen to 133 due to inactivity, his presence provides a major advantage for the Danish team against Bulgaria.
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Bulgaria · Copenhagen · Davis Cup · Denmark · Holger Rune
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Rune's absence from competition has lasted 11 months. www.livetennis.it · www.sport365.fr · sportal.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] Holger Rune will return to competition next week in Copenhagen for the Davis Cup. www.livetennis.it · www.sport365.fr · sportal.bg
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rune's world ranking has dropped to 133. www.sport365.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rune's return match is scheduled for September 18 in Copenhagen. www.livetennis.it · www.sport365.fr · sportal.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] The upcoming Davis Cup match features Denmark against Bulgaria. www.livetennis.it · www.sport365.fr · sportal.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] The injury was an Achilles tendon rupture suffered in October 2025 during the Stockholm ATP 250 semifinals. www.livetennis.it · www.sport365.fr · sportal.bg