Holger Rune has been incredibly positive since suffering a brutal Achilles injury in the Stockholm Open semi-final.
Rune has already teased ‘another level’ for his tennis return and the star has already returned to the court, albeit on one leg.
The star posted a video of him hitting balls on a court, which has sparked fear among fans and other players.
Daria Saville warned Rune could suffer ‘burnout’ after stepping up his recovery just a month after his injury.
While the tennis world discusses Rune’s recovery plan, the Dane has sent a further update on his progress.
Holger Rune posts another positive injury update
Rune is not expected back to the ATP Tour until the end of 2026 at the earliest, but that has not stopped the star from keeping his extensive social media presence.
The star has sent frequent updates to his fans, and he’s provided another after receiving slight pushback on his recovery.
Writing on X, the world number 15 said: “If you love it, you love it. Enjoying my days with the team, on and off court.
“Phase 2 is going very well. Spirit is high. Building strength in fitness and keeping my left leg alive with various exercises.”
Rune had impressive stints in 2025, which included reaching the Indian Wells final and defeating Carlos Alcaraz to win the Barcelona Open.
The star had an outside shot of qualifying for the ATP Finals before his season was cut short at the Stockholm Open.
Holger Rune responds to fan concerns directly on social media
A fan told Rune to ‘be careful’ after his latest recovery update, which drew a response from the 23-year-old.
Rune wrote on X: “Don’t worry, I am on court maybe 1-2 times per week and have a full program daily doing all kinds of rehab exercises and treatments.”
The 2022 Paris Masters champion added, “Tennis is fun for me. I am enjoying life, even on one leg. That’s what matters for me.”
Rune has been incredibly open about his recovery, with both fans and players, and he could provide the perfect template for how players can deal with bad injuries in the future.
