Holger Rune set for return at Japan Open against Kyrian Jacquet

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Holger Rune set for return at Japan Open against Kyrian Jacquet
Summary

Holger Rune, recently returned from injury, is scheduled to compete in his first ATP Tour match since his Achilles tear at the 2026 Japan Open in Tokyo. Rune's last match on tour was in October 2025. He won both singles matches for Denmark in the recent Davis Cup against Bulgaria, boosting his confidence. Rune faces Kyrian Jacquet in the opening round, with a potential second-round clash against either Casper Ruud or Luciano Darderi. The Japan Open marks Rune's third appearance at the tournament, where he reached the semifinals in 2024 and the quarterfinals last year.

Source Links
Status Watch
  • •Rune returns to ATP Tour after nearly a year off.
  • •He claimed two wins for Denmark at the Davis Cup against Bulgaria.
  • •First match at Japan Open is against Kyrian Jacquet.
  • •Potential second-round opponent includes Casper Ruud.
  • •Rune is defending 100 ATP points at the Japan Open this year.
Latest Updates
  • 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Who Holger Rune will face in his first ATP Tour match since tearing his Achilles as his Japan Open draw is confirmed
What they're saying
"

After a successful return to action at the Davis Cup just over a week ago, Holger Rune is set to play his first ATP Tour...

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days