Rune values his return to the courts with sincerity: "I am surprised"

Holger Rune had marked this week in red on his calendar as the long-awaited moment since nearly a year ago when he tore his Achilles tendon. The Danish tennis player has had to face a tough and demanding recovery process to feel like a tennis player again, but his feelings on his competitive return in this Copa Davis 2026 have been really satisfying, as he revealed in the Danish newspaper Ekstrabladet.

After winning the fourth point in the tie against Bulgaria by defeating Grigor Dimitrov with a score of 3-6 6-3 7-6 (4), the young Danish player showed his immense excitement for what he accomplished and what turned out to be his country's qualification for next year's Qualifiers in the Copa Davis. His words are a clear warning to his rivals that he is on the right path to feeling like a contender for great achievements again.

Rune highly values his return to competition

"For me, it’s crazy to have beaten Dimitrov this week. I knew I was going to suffer a lot, that my body would have problems after playing the day before, and that it would be a complicated match. I am pleasantly surprised by how my body has reacted, but also by my tennis level," said Holger Rune, who needed the crowd support experienced in Denmark to return to the circuit with the best possible motivation.

We need to pay close attention to the decisions he makes regarding his calendar for the final stretch of the season, as these last weeks could be a good opportunity for him to continue gaining competitive rhythm and confidence. Many are already dreaming of seeing the best version of Holger Rune from the beginning of next season, with the Australian Open being the first of the major events.

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