Rune: "I would like to be remembered as the first Dane to win all the Grand Slam"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 2 May 2026 | 14.30

Rune: "I would like to be remembered as the first Dane to win all the Grand Slam." Photo: Getty Images

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Holger Rune is in the final stages of his recovery. After tearing his Achilles tendon last October, the Dane announced his return to the courts for the ATP Hamburg, a week before the beginning of Roland Garros, although the physical and tennis form in which he will return to the circuit is still a mystery.

But before stepping back onto a tennis court, Rune granted a deep interview to The Free Press Journal, in which he spoke about how hard it was to deal with the serious injury, his goals in tennis, and his admiration for Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic. He emphasized the importance of his family in reaching the elite and gave his opinion on his rebellious label.

Holger Rune praises Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer

"I supported Nadal at first, then Federer, and later Djokovic. These three players remain a great source of inspiration for me. I often watch their matches and remain impressed. They are so different from each other. There is so much to learn from each of them."

Aspires to make history in Danish tennis and sports

"In Denmark, I aimed to revitalize men's tennis, which was declining compared to soccer and handball. I believe I have already achieved this by increasing interest in the sport. Now more children are playing, which is fantastic. We have the best fans in Denmark, so I am pleased that they are now also watching tennis. Looking ahead, I hope to provide people with a great experience when I play. It's not easy to explain, but the ideal scenario would be for all spectators to feel the same emotions as me, as if we were living this adventure together."

"It's like bringing genuine human joy to a world that is becoming increasingly robotic. Much of tennis is already based on tactics and data-driven development. The only original thing is personality, what we bring to the court, and the amount of emotion we share with those watching. So, aside from being remembered as the first Dane to win all the Grand Slams, that's on my wish list. I don't think we unite people by putting cameras in bathrooms, but by giving more of ourselves as players when we are on the court."

Wants to shed the rebel label

"I am often surprised that people are surprised by how laid-back I am. It's as if they think I am always at the peak of my performance. Normally, I give my all when I play a match or train. Off the court, however, I am very calm and sensible. I am Danish. We don't go around causing trouble. We keep our feet on the ground."

Recalls that tough day on October 18, 2025

"You can't imagine the feeling of suddenly being unable to walk. In December, I couldn't walk. I couldn't put weight on the leg at all. The physical aspect is one thing, but seeing how your whole life suddenly fades away is another, and I love my life. It's not something you would wish on your worst enemy. Injuries at this level are terrible. There isn't much to say. I'm sure I learned a lot and felt how much I missed tennis," says a Holger Rune who concluded by sending his message of love for this sport.

"It's very simple: I love tennis. I love hitting the ball. I love competing. I love everything about tennis."

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