Rune’s chilling injury that would keep him away from competition for many months

The ATP 250 in Stockholm, on the semi-final day, experienced a complicated and sad situation, due to the images of the retirement of Holger Rune (11th in the world ranking). The Dane was forced to abandon when he won 6-4 and 2-2 against the Frenchman Ugo Humbert (25th).

Rune, former world number 4, made a bad move with his left ankle with a lead of 6-4 and 2-2. This meant that he had to leave the field limping, jumping without being able to step and with the help of a member of his team covered in tears.

Hours after the sad situation, the Danish media Ekstrabladet would give information regarding Holger’s injury, pending the official report: The 22-year-old tennis player would have ruptured his Achilles tendon.

From now on, the five-time champion on the circuit is 100% ruled out of the ATP Finals, a competition that brings together the eight best of the year and where he still had aspirations to qualify. However, withIf what was said by the European media is signed, Rune would be away from professional activity for at least six months.

Humbert, for his part, seeks to return to his best version, which led him to be number 13 on the planet. For now, he will try to win the title in Stockholm, where he will compete for the trophy against the winner of the duel between Casper Ruud and Denis Shapovalov.