# Holger Rune Withdraws From Brussels Due to Back Injury

> Holger Rune withdraws from Brussels after back injury, citing 'annoying' timing.
- Title: Holger Rune Withdraws From Brussels Due to Back Injury
- Summary: Holger Rune withdraws from Brussels after back injury, citing 'annoying' timing. Holger Rune withdraws from BNP Paribas Fortis European Cup due to back…
- Keywords: holger rune, bnp paribas fortis european cup, back injury, brussels, atp tour, tennis, davis cup, denmark, felix auger-aliassime, casper ruud, arthur fils, atp finals
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-really-annoying-holger-rune-issues-concerning-message-after-withdrawing-from-brussels-with-new-injury-setback
- Author: Ansh Sharma
- Published: 2026-10-19T06:22:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: holger rune, bnp paribas fortis european cup, back injury, brussels, atp tour, tennis, davis cup, denmark, felix auger-aliassime, casper ruud, arthur fils, atp finals
## Holger Rune Back Injury
Holger Rune withdraws from BNP Paribas Fortis European Cup due to back injury.

> Unfortunately, I won't be able to play in Brussels as planned
## Rune's Injury Details
Rune says back has seized up but scans confirm it's not serious, requiring 2-3 days rest.

> My back has seized up, but fortunately, scans have confirmed that it's nothing serious
## Rune's Recent Performance
Rune lost first ATP match since injury after freezing in Japan Open.

> I simply froze
## Rune's Ranking Drop
Rune fell to No. 195 in rankings after failing to win any ATP events this year.

> The Dane is yet to record his first victory of the year on the Tour
## Felix Auger-Aliassime Withdraws
Felix Auger-Aliassime withdraws from Brussels and Basel due to knee injury.

> After injuring my knee during my match in Shanghai earlier this week
## Casper Ruud Withdraws
Casper Ruud withdraws from Brussels after losing to Rafael Jodar in Shanghai.

> He suffered a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 defeat to Rafael Jodar in the quarterfinals
## Arthur Fils Emerges
Arthur Fils becomes top seed and favorite to win Brussels after Rune and others withdraw.

> Arthur Fils has emerged as the clear favorite to clinch the title in Brussels
## Key takeaway

Holger Rune withdraws from BNP Paribas Fortis European Cup due to back injury, expected to return in days for October tournaments.