It would be the worst possible outcome for the 23-year-old. It was likely that he would be out of tennis for a very long time. With an injury as serious as this one, many wrote his participation off on the ATP Tour until the 2026 US Open at the earliest, predicting 9-12 months absence.
However, Rune has defied the odds and has comeback in blistering time. While injury stricken, he has spent a lot of time working on himself and his body as he looks to get back into better shape physically and mentally than beforehand.
He was soon back on the court, training in the warm climate of the Middle East as he carefully took all the steps needed to crucially avoid anymore damage but also keep him relatively sharp. While his match sharpness may need some time to get back to its peak, just getting out onto the court would be a huge win for Rune, and that seems to be just around the corner.
Rune’s return imminent
Rune has been keeping his loyal followers very much up to date with his progress away from the action, regularly posting videos on his social media with the improvement visible after each one. From gym work to hitting the ball on court, he was plodding along at a rate faster than many expected.
Holger Rune is closing in on a return to tennis
There has been concern surrounding the faster than anticipated return. Daria Saville, a tennis player who suffered the same injury, was adamant that Rune should bide his time. “It will take between 9 months and a year before he can return to professional competition. Rune is a champion and he is eager to get back on court, but the road is still long and he must not rush, even if it’s difficult.”