Holger Rune’s gruesome injury has become a major talking point among fans, many of whom are closely monitoring his recovery. The Dane, who sustained a worrying Achilles injury during the Stockholm Open semifinal, recently addressed the setback and outlined his comeback plans in an interview. However, the intensity with which he is pushing himself has raised concerns among certain sections of the fan base.
Holger Rune Urged Not To ‘Rush’ by Fans Amid Recovery As Dane’s Post-Injury Plans Emerge
Such injuries take more than just a physical toll, they can weigh heavily on a player’s mindset as well, something Rune experienced firsthand. As the top seed in Stockholm, the Dane was in fine form and had cruised into the semifinals. He was firmly in control against Ugo Humbert, taking the opening set 6–4 and holding level at 2–2 in the second before the setback struck.
During a rally, Rune suddenly collapsed to the court after awkwardly landing, clutching his leg as he immediately realized the seriousness of the situation. The 22-year-old had ruptured his Achilles tendon, which abruptly ended his season. Visibly distraught, the Dane left the court in tears. He entered rehabilitation after immediately undergoing successful surgery in Copenhagen.
TV2 recently caught up with the youngster at Doha’s Aspetar Hospital, where he has spent a significant portion of his rehabilitation. During the interview, the Dane grew emotional while reflecting on the incident in Stockholm, pausing several times as he spoke about the injury. However, he also shared a series of lessons he has taken away from the setback.
“You always want to achieve things, but you also have to remember to ask yourself how you feel as a person and physically. Because sometimes you’re done, and then you just need a week or a week and a half break. So that’s probably something I’ve learned from this,” he said.
In fact, the 22-year-old is optimistic about the future, as he said, “Not at all. I have no doubt. On the contrary, I am sure that I will get much better. You put things into perspective a little more, and you don’t take anything for granted. Now I’ve learned to appreciate every day.”
Rune has been working tirelessly on his recovery and has kept fans informed through regular updates on Instagram. Notably, while responding to a fan comment last week, the Dane acknowledged that although a return date remains uncertain, he could perhaps be back during the clay-court season starting in April.
However, several fans believe the projected comeback may be too soon, given the severity of the injury, and have urged Rune to avoid rushing his return. One fan wrote on Reddit: “Sincerely hope he doesn’t rush things…April seems unrealistic.”
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“I dunno if it’s a good idea for Holger to restart on the clay tbh. Very physically demanding and he probably would like to ease himself back into tennis a little bit. I would maybe think about a Wimbledon or even a Canada comeback,” another chimed in.
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“He’s pushing real hard on the rehab and while it’s admirable these things need time to heal properly. He just shouldn’t rush it,” one fan warned.
One fan expressed hope that Rune would return at full potential after his recovery.
“I just hope this changes his perspective and he somehow reaches his full potential after he comes back,” they wrote.
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“He will come back mentally stronger! The technology we have today will have him fit and ready to go. I WOULD NOT come back on clay season. Wimbledon yesssss!” a fan commented.
“I feel bad for him. You can see over the past weeks that he is pushing. But I hope he takes time and not rush it, because time is the healer,” another wrote.
Rune currently sits at No. 15 in the ATP rankings and wrapped up the season with a solid 36–22 record, with his standout performance being a title run in Barcelona earlier this year. The Dane will aim to return on a stronger footing in 2026, although it remains to be seen exactly when that comeback will occur.
