Holger Rune is receiving plenty of love and encouragement from his family as he continues his journey back from injury. The Danish tennis star recently shared a heartfelt update on social media about his ongoing recovery process after undergoing surgery for a torn Achilles tendon.
His latest video, showing him working through early rehab exercises, prompted supportive messages from his parents and sister, who continue to stand firmly by his side during this challenging time.
Holger Rune’s Heartbreaking Injury at the 2025 Stockholm Open
Rune’s 2025 Stockholm Open campaign ended in heartbreak earlier this month after he suffered a devastating Achilles injury during his semifinal match against France’s Ugo Humbert. The 22-year-old, who entered the tournament as one of the top contenders for the title, was leading 6-4, 2-2 when disaster struck.
While lunging for a deep forehand, Rune landed awkwardly on his left leg and immediately collapsed, clutching his lower calf in pain. He later told the on-site physio he had heard a “pop,” a sound that signaled something serious. After an on-court medical timeout, the visibly emotional Dane was forced to retire from the match.
According to his mother, Aneke, the incident resulted in a full rupture of his Achilles tendon. She confirmed that Holger underwent surgery soon after and would require three to six months of recovery and rehabilitation. Despite the severity of the injury, Rune remained upbeat in his social media messages.
In a heartfelt Instagram post shortly after the match, he shared his initial reaction to the diagnosis: “My Achilles is full broken on the proximal part meaning I need operation already next week and from here rehabilitation,” he wrote.
Following the operation in Copenhagen, he assured fans that the procedure had gone smoothly, writing, “Surgery went really well today. Thank you for all your incredible messages and support ❤️ I will keep you updated on my recovery. But now rest and heal.”
How Are Rune’s Parents and Sister Supporting Him Through His Recovery?
Just over a week later, Rune treated fans to another encouraging update. On Instagram, he posted a short clip showing him performing light rehabilitation exercises under medical supervision, accompanied by the caption, “8 days since surgery and keeping spirit high 😄🦾.”
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The post drew emotional responses from his loved ones. His father, Anders Nødskov, commented “🔥🌟🤍,” while his mother, Aneke, left a simple “❤️.” Rune’s sister, Alma, also joined in, adding a series of heart emojis, “💟💟💟💟💟.”
The injury has forced Rune to conclude his 2025 campaign prematurely. The Dane finishes the year with a 36-22 match record, highlighted by his single title win at the Barcelona Open, where he beat Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(6), 6-2 in the championship match. He also reached the final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
