# Holger Rune injury recovery and return timeline > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/holger-rune-injury-recovery-and-return-timeline > Updated: 2026-09-08T16:25:30.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 4. Danish tennis player Holger Rune is entering the final stages of rehabilitation following a left Achilles tendon rupture sustained in late 2025. While his participation in the upcoming US Open remains uncertain, Rune has actively denied social media rumors claiming he has already withdrawn from the tournament. In an interview on the Served podcast with Andy Roddick, Rune stated that his rehabilitation is transitioning from medical recovery to match-specific preparation. He noted that while he is “feeling great,” he must still build the stamina required to compete over multiple consecutive days. His current training involves increasing the duration of on-court sessions, moving from single sets toward full three-set simulations. His mother and representative, Aneke Rune, continues to monitor his progress daily. While the US Open remains a possibility, a more definitive return target may be the Asian swing or the Davis Cup in September. Despite a current ATP ranking of No. 99, Rune is expected to utilize a protected ranking of approximately No. 10 upon his return to professional competition. On August 21, Rune officially announced he will skip the US Open to prioritize his recovery and avoid the risk of re-injury. Following a week of joint training sessions with Carlos Alcaraz in Murcia, Spain, Rune stated on social media: “My team and I have decided not to compete in a Grand Slam as my first comeback tournament. US Open, see you next year.” Tournament organizers confirmed that Argentina’s Facundo Diaz Acosta will take Rune’s place in the main draw for the tournament, which begins on August 30 in New York. On September 8, Rune announced his official return to professional competition following an 11-month absence. He is scheduled to compete in the Davis Cup tie between Denmark and Bulgaria in Copenhagen, with his first match set for September 18. ## Claims - Holger Rune will return to competition next week in Copenhagen for the Davis Cup. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Rune's absence from competition has lasted 11 months. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The injury was an Achilles tendon rupture suffered in October 2025 during the Stockholm ATP 250 semifinals. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The upcoming Davis Cup match features Denmark against Bulgaria. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Rune's return match is scheduled for September 18 in Copenhagen. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Rune's world ranking has dropped to 133. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Holger Rune to return to tennis in Davis Cup after 11-month injury layoff Tennis player Holger Rune will return to competition on September 18 in Copenhagen for the Davis Cup, following an 11-month recovery from an Achilles tendon rupture. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/holger-rune-to-return-to-tennis-in-davis-cup-after-11-month-injury-layoff ### 2026-08-21: Holger Rune withdraws from US Open due to injury Holger Rune will skip the US Open to continue recovering from an Achilles tendon injury, opting not to risk a Grand Slam as his first tournament back after training with Carlos Alcaraz. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/holger-rune-to-skip-us-open-following-training-with-alcaraz ### 2026-08-10: Holger Rune targets September return following Achilles injury Holger Rune is nearing a competitive return following an Achilles injury. While his US Open participation is uncertain, he has denied withdrawal rumors and is targeting a September comeback. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/holger-runes-us-open-return-remains-uncertain-amid-injury-recovery ### 2026-08-01: Holger Rune Nears Tour Return Ahead of Cincinnati Masters Holger Rune, former world No. 4, is nearing a return after a nine‑month Achilles injury, targeting the Cincinnati Masters and US Open, with a protected ranking to aid his comeback. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/holger-rune-nears-tour-return-ahead-of-cincinnati-masters --- Cite as: Holger Rune injury recovery and return timeline. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/holger-rune-injury-recovery-and-return-timeline