Overview
- The 22-year-old retired in tears from his Stockholm semi-final against Ugo Humbert while leading 6-4, 2-2 after saying he heard a pop in his lower left leg.
- In an Instagram update, Rune said his proximal Achilles is fully broken and that he faces a spell away from competition to complete rehabilitation.
- His 2025 season is over, ending a late push toward the Race to Turin after earlier successes including a Barcelona title and the Indian Wells final.
- Humbert advanced to the final by retirement and said he was disappointed to win that way, wishing Rune a speedy recovery.
- The injury reignited player calls for calendar reform, with Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz urging the ATP to adapt scheduling and conditions to protect player welfare.