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Holger Rune Confirms Full Achilles Tear After Stockholm Semifinal, Surgery Next Week

The world No. 11 faces a months-long layoff after retiring hurt in Sweden.

Overview

  • Medical tests in Monaco confirmed a complete rupture of Rune’s left Achilles tendon following his mid-match retirement against Ugo Humbert.
  • Rune said on Instagram that recovery will take time, noting the operation is scheduled for next week before rehabilitation begins.
  • He stopped at 6:4, 2:2 in the Stockholm semifinal, was in tears on the bench, and left the court supported by a trainer.
  • Boris Becker, who previously coached Rune, posted a message on X wishing him a full and speedy recovery.
  • ATP players Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz used the incident to criticize the tour’s workload, pointing to player overuse concerns.