Holger Rune says he is still not ready to return to tennis after an Achilles injury that has kept him out since October.
The Dane, who hasn't played since injuring his left Achilles, told AFP that his recovery is progressing well.
## What happened?
Holger Rune pulled out of the coming Wimbledon championships a few days ago and has now dropped to 63 in the world.
He regrets the heavy playing load he took on last year, saying it was "too tough".
The 23-year-old went straight from the US Open to training in Monaco, then to the Davis Cup on clay, followed by the Laver Cup on hard court in San Francisco, then Japan, China and finally Stockholm, where he got injured in the semi-finals.
## Why it matters for Holger Rune
Rune has "great confidence" in his ability to bounce back and beat the world's top two Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
He hopes to come back stronger and focus on the Grand Slams and Masters 1000.
## What comes next?
There is no sign of an immediate return but he hints that it may not be far off, saying "Things are looking good now so it's really when I feel ready, I'll be back".
Rune is playing points now and his knee and Achilles are both holding up well.
He wants to come back better than before and enjoy himself on the court.
As a Wimbledon quarter-finalist in 2023, Holger Rune is eager to get back to his best form.
The plan when he does return will be to focus on the top level tournaments.
Rune's recovery is progressing well, with Achilles and knee holding up well in training.
He will not put a date on his return, saying "it's when I'm ready".