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Holger Rune Confirms Full Achilles Rupture, Will Undergo Surgery Next Week

Rune confirms a full left Achilles rupture requiring surgery next week.

Overview

  • The 22-year-old retired in tears from his Stockholm semi-final against Ugo Humbert while leading 6-4, 2-2 after saying he heard a pop in his lower left leg.
  • In an Instagram update, Rune said his proximal Achilles is fully broken and that he faces a spell away from competition to complete rehabilitation.
  • His 2025 season is over, ending a late push toward the Race to Turin after earlier successes including a Barcelona title and the Indian Wells final.
  • Humbert advanced to the final by retirement and said he was disappointed to win that way, wishing Rune a speedy recovery.
  • The injury reignited player calls for calendar reform, with Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz urging the ATP to adapt scheduling and conditions to protect player welfare.