Holger Rune continues to push through his rehabilitation following a serious Achilles tendon injury he suffered at the Stockholm Open. The Danish tennis star has been sharing updates about his recovery process on Instagram, giving fans a look into how he’s working to get back on the tennis court.
Holger Rune’s Mother and Sister Shows Support for the Dane’s Rehabilitation Progress
After undergoing surgery for his ruptured Achilles tendon, Rune has been focused on his recovery and rehabilitation work. He’s been training under medical supervision, intending to return to play. On Sunday, he posted a new update on Instagram with several images and video clips showing his training sessions.
From doing chest presses to weight training, the Danish star is giving his 100% to recover as quickly as possible, as he wrote, “First week in the boot🏋🏽5 more to go 🤪#achillesrehab #comebackloading”
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His family has been supporting him every step of the way. His sister, Alma, left an enthusiastic comment on the post in Danish: “Så stolt og imponeret af dig hver eneste dag 🙏💪 Du har det stærkeste mindset!” which means “So proud and impressed by you every single day. You have the strongest mindset!” His mother and manager, Aneke, also showed her support by commenting with a red heart, backing her son during this tough time of recovery.
This message from the 22-year-old shows his fighting spirit and his staying positive through the long recovery process, thanks to his family’s support.
Rune’s Stockholm Heartbreak and Road to Recovery
During the Stockholm Open semifinals on October 18, Rune suffered a complete rupture of his Achilles tendon. He was playing against Ugo Humbert and leading 6-4, 2-2 in the second set when the injury happened. While trying to reach a shot, he landed awkwardly and felt what he described as a “pop” in his Achilles. The injury forced him to leave the match in tears, ending what had been a great year for the young Danish player.
Rune underwent surgery on October 22, 2025, at Aleris-Hamlet Hospital in Copenhagen under the supervision of Dr. Morten Boesen. Medical teams said he would need six to twelve months to recover, whereas some experts believe the timeline could be even longer. Former ATP player Sam Querrey has said that while his body might heal in about a year, mentally he could take much longer to feel completely ready to play again.
The injury has sparked debate about how much players have to play on the professional tennis circuit. Rune’s mother, Aneke, spoke to Danish media and criticized the ATP Tour’s packed schedule. She said there are too many mandatory tournaments and not enough time for players to rest properly. She pointed out that the ATP heavily penalizes players who skip tournaments, and the demanding schedule led to her son’s injury.
Rune had an impressive 2025 season, winning his first ATP title at Barcelona after two years. He last won the BMW Open back in April 2023, before beating then World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz on April 20 in the finals. He also reached the finals of the Masters 1000 at Indian Wells, losing to British No. 1 Jack Draper in straight sets. The entire tennis world watches as Rune recovers and makes his return to the courts.
