Overview
- The 22-year-old ruptured his left Achilles during the Stockholm semifinal against Ugo Humbert and retired after reporting a “pop.”
- Rune said the operation in Denmark went well, with scans having shown a complete proximal tear requiring repair.
- Recovery estimates reported by his mother and medical sources range from at least six months to roughly nine to twelve months.
- His mother, Aneke Rune, criticized ATP mandatory-event rules and profit‑share penalties, citing a 25% reduction for missing a Masters 1000 as evidence of pressure to play.
- Players and figures including Andy Roddick, Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz questioned the calendar’s demands, while stars such as Rafael Nadal and Jannik Sinner sent support and Matteo Berrettini condemned an Italian pundit’s “best thing” remark.