In a devastating blow to his 2025 campaign, Holger Rune ruptured his Achilles tendon during the semifinal of the Stockholm Open while leading Ugo Humbert 6-4, 2-2. The 22-year-old Dane told his physio he heard a “pop,” and was forced off the court in tears. His season ended pretty abruptly. And as the fans kept waiting for an update from the #10 ATP star, he came forward with some new information, garnering reactions from his fellow tennis stars. 

Rune had his Achilles tendon completely snapped at the proximal end. This necessitated surgery, which took place in Denmark. And now, it’s time for him to recover through active rest. Recovery timelines suggest a layoff of 9 to 12 months, meaning he will most likely miss the start of the 2026 season as well. Now, he has come forward with an Instagram post to let the fans in on his current condition and ease their concerns. After all, he had to respond to the social media flooding with pictures of him limping out of the Stockholm court. 

Holger Rune shared a picture of himself on a hospital bed, with a post-surgery support boot wrapped around his left leg. The elevation and stability will help reduce the swelling and prevent movement during the critical early healing phase. But Rune’s spirits seemed unscathed. In the caption, he wrote, “Hi everyone. 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.”

It didn’t take long for the tennis community to jump into the comments section to offer their wishes for the Danish player. Let’s see what Rafael Nadal and others had to say. 

Rafael Nadal and others join hands to react to Holger Rune’s injury update

Nadal was actually one of the first to react to Rune’s Instagram post. He simply stated, “Get well soon! 🙏” Soon, Ben Shelton followed suit and dropped a folded hands emoji along with a bandaged heart emoji in the comments section. A fellow ATP star from Austria, Dennis Novak, also wished, “Get well soon man 🙌.” But this was just the beginning of the downpour of well-wishes. 

The Croatian tennis player and world #12, Borna Ćorić, commented, “Take care wishing you all the best!” and followed through with three flexed bicep emojis. Meanwhile, the former world #1, Boris Becker, wrote, “Get well soon and make full recovery! 🙌🔥👏” This wasn’t just an acknowledgment of Holger Rune’s stance as a tennis player. With the entire tennis community rallying for his recovery on social media, it was proof that he’s not too far away from rising to the top five. 

Needless to say, the injury came at the worst possible time. Rune’s injury struck just as everything was finally aligning — ranking momentum, form, health, and confidence. Instead, the 22-year-old now faces a long recovery road at a critical career crossroad. He won the Barcelona Open, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final, and made deep runs in several Masters events. He had already won the first set at the Stockholm Open against Ugo Humbert. But fate had other plans. Now, the world waits for his return. Fernando Verdasco, a former world #7, whose late career was riddled with a series of injuries, commented, “❤️ LETS MAKE THIS COMEBACK EPIC 💪🏼.” 

With support pouring in from legends and peers alike, Holger Rune’s road to recovery has already begun on a wave of goodwill. If his resilience matches his talent, the young Dane’s comeback could turn this devastating setback into the start of an even greater chapter in his career.