Holger Rune opens up on his return to action from injury ahead of 2026 season

Overview

• Holger Rune ruptured his left proximal Achilles tendon during his semifinal match against Ugo Humbert at the BNP Paribas Nordic Open 2025
• The star player hit the net session ahead of the 2026 season and claimed to have enjoyed it
• He hoped to return to action as soon as possible and take himself to a different level

Holger Rune ruptured his left proximal Achilles tendon during his semifinal match against Ugo Humbert at the BNP Paribas Nordic Open 2025. The star player hit the net session ahead of the 2026 season and claimed to have enjoyed it. He hoped to return to action as soon as possible and take himself to a different level.

Rune was glad that his team members supported him during his challenging time. He noted how he was an easy-going person, but is now longing to be back in action. However, he felt the need for the tough phase to become a mature version of himself.

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"The spirit is high, and enjoying having my team around me. I was sometimes too easy on things, and now I feel the longing, taking my talent for granted. I think I also needed that phase in my life. To mature at my own pace. I honestly can’t wait to take myself to another level," Rune said.

"Maybe this is the slap in the face I needed," - Holger Rune

He spoke about injuries costing him titles and agreed that he missed out on potentially winning some titles. However, he felt it was probably necessary for him and regarded it to be a slap on his face to remind him of the need to nurture his talent properly and be the best version of himself.

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"For sure, cost something with my ranking and trophies, but maybe it was necessary for me. We can’t undo what’s done, and now with the injury, maybe this is the slap in the face I needed to make me take my talent seriously and show myself what I am actually capable of doing," Holger added.