Overview
- Rune confirmed his comeback for the Bitpanda Hamburg Open, which runs May 16–23 at Rothenbaum.
- He has been out since an Achilles tendon rupture in October 2025, with reports differing on whether it happened in Stockholm or Basel.
- He underwent surgery in Copenhagen, began light hitting by Christmas, and continued rehab in February at the Aspetar center in Qatar.
- His ranking stands at No. 29, and tournament director Enric Molina publicly welcomed his decision to return in Hamburg.
- Organizers list Alexander Zverev, Felix Auger-Aliassime and defending champion Flavio Cobolli among confirmed entrants, with the full field due April 22.