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Holger Rune withdraws from the US Open due to injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:10 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Holger Rune withdraws from the US Open due to injury
Summary

Holger Rune has officially withdrawn from the US Open, with organizers announcing the news on August 21. The former world number four has been sidelined since last October due to an Achilles tendon injury, which has prevented him from competing since the semi-finals at Stockholm. Despite pictures showing him practicing with Carlos Alcaraz, Rune confirmed he will not return for the Grand Slam event, stating his team prefers to wait for his comeback until after. Argentina's Facundo Diaz Acosta will take his place in the main draw.

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  • •Rune has not competed since the 2025 Stockholm semi-finals.
  • •He has been dealing with an Achilles tendon injury.
  • •Facundo Diaz Acosta will replace Rune in the US Open draw.
  • •Rune expressed optimism about his recovery on social media.
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  • 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Injured Rune withdraws from US Open
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Former world number four Holger Rune, sidelined since October by an Achilles tendon injury, has withdrawn from the US Open, organizers said Friday.US Open organizers said Rune's place in the main draw would be taken by Argentina's Facundo Diaz Acosta. bb/mlm

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