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Holger Rune Injury Recovery
Djokovic and Alcaraz urge patience for Holger Rune's tennis return after injury.
In brief
Djokovic and Alcaraz urge patience for Holger Rune's tennis return after injury. Holger Rune needs time to rebuild after serious Achilles injury, with Djokovic and Alcaraz advising patience for his return to competitive tennis. Originally reported by Ubitennis.
Holger Rune's injury
Holger Rune returned to tennis after a serious Achilles injury that required surgery, missing almost a year from the Tour.
Recent losses
Rune lost his first round match at the Japan Open to Kyrian Jacquet 6-3, 6-1, then lost to Daniel Altmaier at the Shanghai Masters 1-6, 7-6(4), 6-4.
Djokovic's advice
Djokovic said Rune's injury is one of the worst, taking him away for almost a year, and he needs more matches to find his best game.
Alcaraz's perspective
Alcaraz noted Rune's style relies on movement and court coverage, saying he needs time to get into competition rhythm after injury.
Rune's progress
Rune wrote on X that he is on the right track, working step by step to improve after his injury setbacks.
“A lot of things were much better in this game than in the previous one, so I’m clearly on the right track. I continue to work. Step by step.”
Next steps
Djokovic faces Hubert Hurkacz at the Shanghai Masters, while Alcaraz prepares to play Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
The essence
Holger Rune needs time to rebuild after serious Achilles injury, with Djokovic and Alcaraz advising patience for his return to competitive tennis.
