Holger Rune returns to competition with win at Davis Cup tie
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Holger Rune made his return to competitive tennis in Hillerød, Denmark, after 335 days out due to a ruptured left Achilles tendon. He won his first match since the injury, defeating Iliyan Radulov 6-3, 6-3 in a Davis Cup tie against Bulgaria. This comeback follows a year of recovery and missed opportunities at major tournaments. Rune expressed his emotions post-match and will play again against Grigor Dimitrov as the tie is currently tied at 1-1, with further singles rubbers still to come.
- •Rune last played competitively 335 days ago due to injury.
- •He won against Iliyan Radulov in the Davis Cup tie.
- •The tie against Bulgaria is currently level at 1-1.
- •Rune's next match is against Grigor Dimitrov.
- •He aims to regain form following a long recovery period.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Every word an emotional Holger Rune said after winning his first match since rupturing his Achilles 335 days ago
"Holger Rune has made a triumphant return to competition after nearly a year out of action. Rune ruptured his left Achilles tendon during a match...
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