Denmark’s Davis Cup Coach Thinks Holger Rune is ‘a Bit Impatient’ to Make His Comeback After Achilles Injury Recovery

World No.29 Holger Rune's name is on the entry list of the 2026 Madrid Open.

Denmark’s Davis Cup Coach Thinks Holger Rune is ‘a Bit Impatient’ to Make His Comeback After Achilles Injury Recovery

Holger Rune (Image via X/Holger Rune HQ)

In Short
  • Holger Rune has been recovering from an Achilles injury since October 2025 and is uncertain about his comeback.
  • Davis Cup coach Jacob Holst noted Rune's impatience but emphasized the importance of being fully ready before returning.
  • Rune announced he will miss the Monte-Carlo Masters, his favorite tournament, to complete his rehabilitation.

Holger Rune has been sidelined since October 2025 because of the Achilles injury he suffered during his semifinal match at the Stockholm Open, where he was playing against eventual runner-up Ugo Humbert. It’s uncertain where Rune will make his comeback.

But the Dane was in the entry list for the Madrid Open, the second Masters 1000 of the season on clay, scheduled to start on April 20. Recently, Jacob Holst, Denmark’s Euro Cup coach, sat for an interview with Splixperteen, during which he was asked about Rune’s comeback.

I know he has good people around him. I know that Holger is probably a bit impatient, which he should be. I’m sure they’ll make a good decision. I assume it’s also about making sure he’s completely ready. Setbacks are the worst, so I hope it progresses at the pace it’s supposed to… Of course, we’d like to see him back as soon as possible. I think that’s something he himself really wants as well.

Jacob Holst said

Rune, who made his Davis Cup debut back in 2018, has so far featured in seven ties and holds an 8-4 win-loss record in singles matches. The last time he featured in a Davis Cup match was in the Qualifiers against Spain back in September last year. Pedro Martinez secured the win in three sets.

In Madrid, Rune has yet to progress to the fourth round. The 22-year-old has so far featured in two Masters 1000 finals on clay, losing the 2023 Monte Carlo Masters to Andrey Rublev and the 2023 Italian Open to Daniil Medvedev.

In the Madrid Open this year, three-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud will enter the tournament as the defending champion. Last year, he defeated Jack Draper in the final.

Holger Rune will miss his favorite tournament

A couple of weeks ago, Holger Rune took to X to announce that he would not be participating in the Monte Carlos Masters, the third Masters 1000 of the season, set to start on April 5. Rune, who lives in Monaco, made the quarterfinals here in 2024, but last year, he suffered an opening-round exit.

Holger Rune
Holger Rune (Image via Holger Rune HQ)

This year I will enjoy my favourite hometown tournament, the Monte-Carlo Masters from the stands. As much as I wanted this to be my comeback tournament, I still have my last heavy physical rehab block to finish before I can dance around a tennis court again.

Holger Rune wrote on X

Check out his post here:

Rune regularly posts updates on his Instagram about his rehabilitation. Due to unrest in the Middle East, Rune was stuck in Doha. He is currently undergoing his rehabilitation in Monaco.

Back home week 20 since surgery and I am feeling great Grateful for all the people working to get me back on court , and to @aspetar , without your expertise this would not be possible and grateful for the support outside work, my family, and loyal fans, that supports through tough times also [heart emoticon]

Holger Rune wrote on Instagram

Check out his post here:

In his short career, the talented youngster has featured in 11 finals, lifting five titles, including a Big Title: the 2022 Paris Masters, which he clinched by defeating 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

Last year, he made two finals, losing the Indian Wells Masters to Jack Draper and winning the Barcelona Open against seven-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz. In Grand Slam events last year, the three-time Major quarterfinalist made the fourth round twice, at the Australian Open and the French Open.

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