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Holger Rune injury recovery and return timeline

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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in the upcoming US Open remains uncertain, Rune has actively denied social media rumors claiming he has already withdrawn from the tournament.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.

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