Holger Rune has decided to pull out of the US Open 2026, saying he does not want to make a comeback directly at a Grand Slam. The 23-year-old Dane has been out of action since October last year when he picked up an Achilles tendon injury during the Stockholm semifinals.
Rune had returned to training recently, with videos of him practising alongside Carlos Alcaraz going viral on social media, fueling the speculation around his return at the US Open. However, Rune decided not to make a return from injury in a Grand Slam, which will be physically very demanding.
Rune confirmed the development on his social media handle.
“Really happy for my improvements and level,” he wrote. “And we keep working.
“My team and I have decided not to have a Grand Slam as my first tournament coming back. US Open, see you next year. Can’t wait to see you all very soon.”
US Open organisers said Rune’s place in the main draw would be taken by Argentina’s Facundo Diaz Acosta.
Jannik Sinner Pulls Out Of US Open, Carlos Alcaraz Returns
Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner also pulled out of the tournament due to an injury. Sinner was struggling with a knee injury and withdrew from the Canadian Open and Cincinnati, with an aim to get fit before the US Open; however, he eventually decided not to rush his return.
“Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year. We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over the last couple of days and have realised that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue. I’m obviously very sad and disappointed, as New York has a special place in my heart. I was very much looking forward to coming back and playing in the electric atmosphere in front of the great fans there,” Sinner said in a statement.
Carlos Alcaraz, meanwhile, will make a return at the US Open after missing four months of action due to a wrist injury.