Overview
- Rune suffered a complete rupture of his left Achilles during the Stockholm semifinal against Ugo Humbert, telling the physio he heard a “pop” before retiring in tears.
- He had the tendon repaired in Denmark and shared from his hospital bed that the operation went well, pledging to work hard on daily rehabilitation.
- Reporting cites typical recovery windows of many months, often around 9–12, with at least six months viewed as a best-case return to competition.
- Aneke Rune faulted the crowded calendar, saying players face too many mandatory events, limited recovery time, and compulsory media duties.
- She said missing a mandatory Masters 1000 event reduces a player’s annual profit-share by 25%, while figures such as Andy Roddick argued the current schedule harms player health.