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Novak Djokovic states what Holger Rune needs to do as he returns from ‘one of the worst’ injuries

Following a lengthy absence due to a torn Achilles suffered in Stockholm last season, Holger Rune made his competitive return to the sport at the Davis Cup, securing two singles victories to help Denmark overcome Bulgaria three matches to two. However, his comeback on the ATP Tour has proved more difficult following early exits at the hands of Kyrian Jacquet at the Japan Open and Daniel Altmaier at the Shanghai Masters.

While speaking ahead of his own matches in Shanghai, Novak Djokovic offered supportive remarks regarding his fellow competitor's difficult journey back to fitness. The twenty-four-time major champion noted that overcoming such a severe physical setback requires time to adjust to the pressures of official competition, suggesting that accumulating more match play is the key for Rune to regain his rhythm and climb back up the rankings.

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