Overview
- Rune withdrew from the BNP Paribas Fortis European Open in Brussels on Sunday after his back 'seized up' and scans showed no serious damage.
- He posted that medical advice was for two to three days of rest and that he has not set a firm return date.
- The setback follows his September comeback at the Davis Cup, where he won two singles matches including a victory over Grigor Dimitrov.
- Since returning to tour play he has not yet recorded an ATP Tour match win, losing first-round matches in Tokyo and Shanghai and falling to about world No. 195.
- Tournament organizers say Rune is one of several high-profile late withdrawals that have weakened the Brussels field and his team and peers have urged a cautious, patient approach to protect his long-term recovery.