# Holger Rune Injury Recovery

> Djokovic and Alcaraz urge patience for Holger Rune's tennis return after injury.
- Title: Holger Rune Injury Recovery · Ubitennis | Shortify
- Summary: Djokovic and Alcaraz urge patience for Holger Rune's tennis return after injury. Holger Rune needs time to rebuild after serious Achilles injury, with…
- Keywords: holger rune, novak djokovic, carlos alcaraz, achilles injury, tennis, davis cup, shanghai masters, sports, Holger, Rune, Injury, Recovery
- Source: Ubitennis — https://ubitennis.net/2026/10/practice-and-patience-key-for-holger-rune-after-injury-hiatus-say-djokovic-and-alcaraz
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- Topics: holger rune, novak djokovic, carlos alcaraz, achilles injury, tennis, davis cup, shanghai masters, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Holger Rune needs time to rebuild after serious Achilles injury, with Djokovic and Alcaraz advising patience for his return to competitive tennis.