Novak Djokovic comments on Holger Rune's return from injury struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Holger Rune made his return to competitive tennis at the Davis Cup after nearly a year out due to an Achilles injury. He secured two wins for Denmark in a narrow 3-2 victory over Bulgaria. However, Rune's performance at ATP events has been less successful, losing in the first round at both the Japan Open and Shanghai Masters, where he faced Kyrian Jacquet and Daniel Altmaier, respectively. Novak Djokovic expressed his support, emphasizing the importance of match play for Rune's recovery and suggesting he needs more matches to regain his form. Rune is set to compete next at a tournament in Stockholm, where he initially suffered his injury.
- •Holger Rune returned to tennis after an Achilles injury.
- •Rune won two matches at the Davis Cup against Bulgaria.
- •He lost in the first round of the Japan Open and Shanghai Masters.
- •Novak Djokovic shared advice on Rune's need for more match play.
- •Rune's next event is in Stockholm, the location of his injury.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic states what Holger Rune needs to do as he returns from ‘one of the worst’ injuries
"Holger Rune recently returned to tennis after almost a year out due to injury. The Danish star ruptured his Achilles in Stockholm last season and...
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