Holger Rune 2025: Withdrawals, Coach Split & Injuries

Few tennis players generate as much chatter as Holger Rune. At 22, he’s already reached World No. 4, split with a high-profile coach, and weathered injuries that forced him off the clay season in 2025. His career feels like a high-speed thriller where every chapter brings a twist. This article cuts through the noise to show you where the Dane stands now—and what’s next.

Career-high ranking: World No. 4 ·
Height: 6’2″ (188 cm) ·
Weight: 169 lbs (77 kg) ·
Turned pro: 2020 ·
ATP titles: 4

Four key data points define Rune’s current situation. The table below shows the latest available facts.

What has happened to Holger Rune?

Withdrawal from Hamburg and Roland Garros

• In May 2025, Rune withdrew from the Hamburg European Open and Roland Garros, stating “See you on the grass” (ATP Tour official tour statement).
• No official cause was given at the time, but the move signalled a physical issue that needed rest before the grass season.

Split with coach Patrick Mouratoglou

• Rune and Patrick Mouratoglou mutually ended their coaching relationship in June 2025 (ATP Tour statement).
• Mouratoglou said the split was mutual and that Rune would benefit from a different approach (Tennis Majors specialist tennis outlet).
• This was their second split; they had first parted ways in July 2024 before reuniting briefly.

Injury setbacks

• Rune suffered an Achilles injury during the Stockholm Open semifinal in October 2025 and retired at 2-2 in the second set against Ugo Humbert (ATP Tour injury update).
• He later described the injury as “full broken on the proximal part” and said he needed an operation the following week (ATP Tour injury update).
• Earlier, he withdrew from the 2024 Paris Olympics due to a lingering wrist bone bruise (Tennis.com tennis news outlet).

Where does Holger Rune live now?

Current residence

• Rune is Danish and maintains a home in Denmark (Wikipedia).
• His exact current address or city is not publicly confirmed in any official source.

Training base

• He has trained regularly at the Mouratoglou Academy in France (Mouratoglou Academy training facility).
• Since the split with Mouratoglou, Rune’s primary training location has not been announced.

Are Holger Rune and Alcaraz friends?

On-court rivalry

• Rune and Carlos Alcaraz have a competitive rivalry that dates back to junior tournaments (Wikipedia).
• They have played each other multiple times on the ATP tour, with Alcaraz leading the head-to-head.

Off-court relationship

• Both players have expressed mutual respect publicly.
• While they are not described as close friends, their relationship remains cordial and professional.

Has Holger Rune got a father?

Family background

• Rune’s mother, Aneke Rune, has been a central figure in his career (Tennis Majors).
• His father’s identity has not been widely reported in mainstream media.
• Rune has a sister, but her name is not commonly published.

Role of his mother

Aneke Rune has accompanied him to tournaments and been described as a strong influence. She has occasionally spoken to media about his career path, but she is not a coach.

Is Holger Rune still with Patrick?

The coaching partnership

• Rune began working with Patrick Mouratoglou in early 2023 (ATP Tour statement).
• They split once in July 2024, then reunited briefly before parting ways again in June 2025.

Reasons for split

• Mouratoglou stated the decision was mutual and that Rune needed a different approach (Tennis Majors specialist tennis outlet).
• Rune has not publicly elaborated on the split beyond acknowledging it.

What’s next for Rune’s coaching

• As of late 2025, no new head coach has been announced.
• Rune previously worked with Kenneth Carlsen (who remained after the first Mouratoglou split) and briefly with Boris Becker in early 2024 (UBITENNIS tennis news site).

Timeline: Holger Rune’s career milestones

Confirmed facts and what’s still unclear

Confirmed facts

• Holger Rune is a Danish professional tennis player (multiple official sources).
• Career-high ranking World No. 4 (Wikipedia).
• Height 6’2″ (188 cm), weight 169 lbs (77 kg), turned pro 2020 (ATP Tour profile).
• Won 4 ATP titles (ATP Tour titles).
• Withdrew from Hamburg and Roland Garros in May 2025 (ATP Tour injury update).
• Mutually split with Patrick Mouratoglou in June 2025 (ATP Tour statement).
• Suffered a serious Achilles injury in October 2025 (ATP Tour injury update).

What’s unclear

• Exact nature of the injury (beyond Achilles rupture) and full recovery timeline.
• Current ATP ranking (reported as Top 10 in October 2025, but not officially updated since injury).
• Details of his residence and training location after the Mouratoglou split.
• Identity of his father.
• Who will coach him next.

Quotes from the key figures

“See you on the grass.”

— Holger Rune, announcing his withdrawal from Hamburg and Roland Garros on social media, May 2025 (ATP Tour injury update)

“Holger Rune & Patrick Mouratoglou mutually split.”

— ATP Tour official statement, June 2025 (ATP Tour statement)

“The decision to part ways was reached mutually; Rune will benefit from a different approach.”

— Patrick Mouratoglou, quoted by Tennis Majors (Tennis Majors specialist tennis outlet)

“My Achilles is full broken on the proximal part. I need an operation next week.”

— Holger Rune, describing his injury after the Stockholm Open, October 2025 (ATP Tour injury update)

What this means for Rune’s future

The pattern is worrying but not fatal. Rune has shown he can bounce back from setbacks before—he returned to the Top 10 after the first Mouratoglou split. But the Achilles injury is more serious than a coaching change. Surgery and months of rehab mean his 2026 season could be delayed. For the ATP tour, losing a top-10 talent to injury for two consecutive major tournaments is a concern. For Rune, the choice is clear: prioritize full recovery, or risk chronic issues that shorten what should be a long career.

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