Holger Rune's Family Celebrates His Post-Surgery Comeback at Hamburg Open

The Danish tennis star's parents and sister shared heartwarming reactions to his return to the ATP 500 tournament after recovering from an Achilles injury.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:22pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a tennis match or competition, with sharp, overlapping planes of navy blue, forest green, and bright orange, conveying the energy and determination of an athlete's comeback.Holger Rune's family celebrates his determined return to the clay courts after a challenging injury recovery period.Indian Wells Today

Holger Rune, the World No. 29 tennis player, is set to make his highly anticipated comeback at the Bitpanda Hamburg Open after recovering from an Achilles injury he sustained last year. Rune's parents, Aneke Rune and Anders Nodskov, as well as his sister Alma, expressed their excitement and support for the Danish star's return to the clay-court tournament, which will be held from May 17-23.

Why it matters

Rune's comeback is significant as he looks to regain his form and continue his rise in the ATP rankings after a successful 2025 season that was cut short by the Achilles injury. The support from his family highlights the important role they have played in his tennis journey and development.

The details

Rune, who had a 36-22 win-loss record in the 2025 season, reached the quarterfinals of several ATP events, including the Shanghai Masters, Japan Open, Cincinnati Masters, and the HSBC Championships. He also made the finals of the Barcelona Open and the Indian Wells Masters. However, his season ended prematurely after he tore his Achilles tendon during the Stockholm Open in October 2025. After undergoing surgery and completing rehabilitation, Rune is now ready to make his comeback at the Hamburg Open, where he is excited to 'put energy behind the ball again' and 'come back stronger'.

  • Rune tore his Achilles tendon during the Stockholm Open on October 18, 2025.
  • The Bitpanda Hamburg Open will be held from May 17-23, 2026.

The players

Holger Rune

A Danish tennis player currently ranked World No. 29, who is set to make his comeback at the Bitpanda Hamburg Open after recovering from an Achilles injury.

Aneke Rune

Holger Rune's mother, who is the CEO and founder of Waterpoint and Minicoolers drinking water systems.

Anders Nodskov

Holger Rune's father, who is the CEO and founder of YachtZap.

Alma Rune

Holger Rune's sister, who shared a heartwarming reaction to his comeback.

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What they’re saying

“I'm so excited to get back. In training now, I can really put energy behind the ball again and it feels amazing. I'm looking forward to it and I think I'll come back stronger and hopefully have many more perfect weeks in my career.”

— Holger Rune

“❤️🙌”

— Aneke Rune, CEO and founder of Waterpoint and Minicoolers drinking water systems

“🤍🤍👌🔥”

— Anders Nodskov, CEO and founder of YachtZap

“❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

— Alma Rune

What’s next

Rune will compete at the Bitpanda Hamburg Open, which will be held from May 17-23, 2026. The tournament will mark his official return to the ATP Tour after recovering from his Achilles injury.

The takeaway

Holger Rune's comeback at the Hamburg Open is a testament to his resilience and determination, as he looks to regain his form and continue his rise in the ATP rankings. The unwavering support from his family, who have been instrumental in his tennis journey, adds to the significance of this moment.