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Holger Rune suffers setback in accelerated tennis comeback from Achilles tear

Rune withdraws from the French Open and shifts his comeback plan to a grass-season target, aiming to return before Wimbledon.
Rune describes the decision as tough but the right move, emphasizing patience over rushing back on clay.
He signals a clear plan to target the grass season, including Wimbledon, as his return platform.
Rune previously underwent Achilles surgery after an October injury and faces a cautious recovery path.
The French Open decision comes as Rune-eyed a return that aligns with full fitness rather than quick matches.
Rune has publicly shared his rehabilitation, turning it into an Instagram-documented comeback narrative.
Experts project Rune could drop out of the world’s top 50 amid the interrupted return ahead of Wimbledon.
Rune’s career-high included a No. 4 ranking in 2023, highlighted by a Paris Masters title and Masters 1000 finals.
The timeline has already shifted, with a mid-June target at the Queen’s Club reflecting cautious planning.
Queen’s Club event is identified as the staging ground for Rune’s comeback, reinforcing a measured approach.

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