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.