Holger Rune’s Stockholm Open campaign ended in devastating fashion during his semifinal match against Ugo Humbert. Leading 6-4, 2-2, Rune suddenly stopped mid-rally, clutching his left leg. He was visibly emotional as he spoke to the ATP physio, reportedly saying he heard his Achilles tendon pop.
“I heard it pop,” Rune said.
His team, watching from the player box, appeared shaken, with some close to tears as Rune was helped off the court.
A promising run cut short
Rune had entered the semifinal with momentum, having battled through a tough quarterfinal against Tomas Martin Etcheverry. He had already shown signs of discomfort in his left leg, requiring a medical timeout in the previous match. The injury worsened against Humbert, forcing him to retire after one hour and 23 minutes of play.
The scene was described as chilling, as Rune left the court in tears, unable to walk unaided.
Humbert advances amid concern
Ugo Humbert, who was trailing before Rune’s injury, advanced to the final under somber circumstances. The Frenchman showed concern for his opponent, acknowledging the unfortunate nature of the win.
Rune had previously won the Stockholm title in 2022 and was aiming for a second career victory at the event. His withdrawal raises fears of a serious injury that could impact the remainder of his season.
Awaiting medical confirmation
There has been no official confirmation regarding the severity of Rune’s injury. However, the nature of his reaction and the mention of a tendon rupture suggest a potentially serious setback. Fans and fellow players have expressed support, hoping for a swift and full recovery.
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Holger Rune in 2025
Now ranked no.11, Rune played his last match on the 18th of October when he had to retire when playing against world no.25 Ugo Humbert in the semifinal and the scoreline was 4-6 2-2 .
This season Rune achieved an overall 36-22 win-loss record. This year, the Dane won 1 tournament in Barcelona. Holger got to the final in Indian Wells.