Holger Rune joins 12 players withdrawing from Wimbledon

The Wimbledon Championships have been hit by a significant wave of player withdrawals, with former world No. 4 Holger Rune becoming the latest high-profile name to pull out. The 23-year-old Dane, who has not competed since rupturing his Achilles tendon in October 2025, announced his decision this week, citing the need for continued rehabilitation from that injury and a subsequent knee issue. His withdrawal brings the total number of singles players to withdraw from the tournament to 13.

In a statement issued by his mother and manager, Aneke Rune, the player's team confirmed the decision, noting that while his Achilles and knee are responding positively to treatment and scans are good, he is not yet ready for tournament play. Rune himself stated that missing Wimbledon was a difficult choice, but his long-term goal remains to return stronger and compete at the highest level. He expressed optimism about his daily progress and said his spirits remain high.

Rune joins a notably depleted men's singles field. Other major withdrawals include world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, who is sidelined with a wrist injury, and Italian star Lorenzo Musetti, who pulled out due to a thigh injury. The list...