The Dane, who was forced to retire in the semifinals of the Stockholm Open, said in a statement, \"I was really looking forward to making my return in Hamburg, and you all know how much I love clay and how special Paris and Roland-Garros have always been for me.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"So this decision wasn\u2019t easy to make. But for me, it\u2019s not just about being able to play a few matches; it\u2019s about being ready for a whole tournament. I don\u2019t want to come back feeling almost ready, but 110% ready when I step back onto the court. I\u2019m looking forward to returning for the grass-court season,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Later, he posted on X, \"Tough decision not to play the clay season, but the right one. Can\u2019t wait to see you all on the grass. Thank you to everyone for your love and support throughout my rehab. See you in not too long.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rune's withdrawal opens up a spot in the Roland-Garros main draw for Benjamin Bonzi. The Dane, now virtually ranked No. 43 in the world after losing the points he earned in Rome last year, will drop a further 200 and is set to fall to around No. 60 after the French Open.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Later, he posted on X, \"Tough decision not to play the clay season, but the right one. Can\u2019t wait to see you all on the grass. Thank you to everyone for your love and support throughout my rehab. See you in not too long.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Before his injury, Rune compiled a 36-22 win-loss record in 2025, according to the ATP Win\/Loss Index. <\/p>\r\n\r\n