Holger Rune withdraws from the Olympics

The Danish Olympic team will be without Holger Rune.

This was announced by the Dansk Idrætsforbund in a press release on Wednesday evening, just two days before the official opening of the games in Paris.

It is a wrist injury that prevents Holger Rune from competing for Denmark when the tennis tournament begins over the weekend. The pain in his wrist is simply too severe, and it requires rest and treatment in the coming weeks.

“I am really sorry that I have to withdraw from the Olympics. It’s something I was really looking forward to playing and being a part of. My wrist has been causing issues since I played in Rome, and after playing with pain throughout both the clay and grass seasons, I have to take the medical recommendations seriously. Various measures have been initiated, and if all goes according to plan, I should be able to be ready to play in the upcoming tournaments in the USA. I will follow the Olympics from home and cheer on all the Danish athletes, and I hope and believe that we can bring home many medals from Paris. Come on, Denmark,” says Holger Rune.

Søren Simonsen, who is the Chef de Mission for the Danish Olympic team, is disappointed that Denmark’s best male tennis player of all time has to withdraw.

“It is very unfortunate that Holger’s injury is so serious that he cannot participate in the Olympics. He has done everything he can to be part of the Olympic team and has consulted with several doctors to find a solution. Unfortunately, it has not been possible, and we wish Holger a speedy recovery, and we look forward to seeing him injury-free and fit for action as soon as possible,” says Søren Simonsen.