Rune focuses on good memories in Stockholm Open return

After rupturing his Achilles tendon at the Stockholm Open last ​October, Holger Rune was relieved to ‌come through his opening match at this year's tournament unscathed when the Dane ​beat Zizou Bergs 6-3 6-4 ​on Tuesday.

The former world number four ⁠was out of action for ​11 months after picking up the injury ​in the Stockholm semi-finals, sending him tumbling down the rankings to number 406.

He returned ​to the tour in September ​and has won five out of the nine ‌matches ⁠he has played since.

"It's special coming back to Stockholm after last year. I choose to concentrate on the ​good ​memories," said ⁠the 23-year-old, adding that his fitness is good.

"I've had ​a year to work on ​it. ⁠I'm feeling good, movement on the court and trying to build it ⁠match ​by match."

Rune faces Serbian ​Miomir Kecmanovic later on Wednesday.