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Holger Rune withdraws from Wimbledon due to continued recovery from injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:26 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Holger Rune withdraws from Wimbledon due to continued recovery from injury

Summary

Holger Rune will not compete at Wimbledon this year as he continues to recover from a ruptured Achilles tendon. The 2026 tournament begins on June 29. Rune, formerly ranked fourth in the world, announced his decision in an Instagram statement, citing the need for more time to ensure a full rehabilitation. He has been sidelined since an injury sustained in October against Ugo Humbert during a match in Stockholm. Rune initially hoped to return last month but faced knee issues as well. His mother, Aneke Rune, confirmed that rehabilitation is progressing well, with improvements noted in both his Achilles and knee conditions.

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•Rune withdrew from Wimbledon citing ongoing injury recovery.
•He sustained a ruptured Achilles tendon in October 2025.
•His rehabilitation is reportedly progressing well.
•Rune had also dealt with knee problems prior to his withdrawal.
•Wimbledon begins on June 29, 2026.

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9:26 AMYahoo Sports — Holger Rune to miss Wimbledon in further comeback delay

What they're saying

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Holger Rune will not be able to make his comeback from injury at Wimbledon, the Danish tennis player has said. Former world number four Rune ruptured his Achilles tendon in October during a match against Frenchman Ugo Humbert in Stockholm and he said in a statement late Thursday he is not quite ready yet to return.
— Yahoo Sports

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