Holger Rune is set to return to the tennis court after a long injury hiatus at the Hamburg Open, an ATP 500 tournament, in May. Rune, who also remains on the entry list for the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome, will mark his third appearance in Hamburg, where he reached the quarter-finals in 2024.
In 2025, Rune’s season was abruptly halted due to a complete Achilles tendon rupture suffered during the ATP tournament in Stockholm in October. Following surgery and months of rehabilitation, Rune has been diligently preparing for his comeback, which is now officially confirmed.
Expressing his anticipation, Rune stated, “The hard work starts in Hamburg. I can’t wait to be back on clay at the Bitpanda Hamburg Open and to finally experience the atmosphere on site again after such a long break.”
Before his injury, Rune had a 36-22 win-loss record in 2025, according to the ATP Win/Loss Index. Tournament Director Enric Molina Mur also shared his excitement about Rune’s return, emphasizing the effort Rune has invested in his rehabilitation and expressing gratitude for choosing the Bitpanda Hamburg Open for his comeback.
Joining Rune at the tournament will be several German players, including Jan-Lennard Struff and young talent Justin Engel. Additionally, world number 3 Alexander Zverev will compete in his hometown, aiming for the title. Defending champion Flavio Cobolli and Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime are among the strong international competitors returning to Rothenbaum.
