Holger Rune confirms he is set for surgery following Achilles injury in Stockholm

Holger Rune is set for surgery on his Achilles
Holger Rune is set for surgery on his AchillesReuters / Go Nakamura

Holger Rune will undergo surgery next week to repair a torn Achilles suffered during Saturday's Stockholm Open semi-final, he said on Sunday.

The Danish world number 11 was leading 6-4, 2-2 against Ugo Humbert when he had to retire from the match, adding to a long list of players who have suffered injuries this season.

"It’s gonna be a while before I can step on court again. It’s tough. I had so much joy on court in Stockholm, and it’s unbearable to think that I will not feel this energy for some time now," Rune posted on Instagram.

"My Achilles is full broken on the proximal part, meaning I need an operation already next week and from here rehabilitation."