Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong is due to undergo surgery on his heel and Achilles tendon in November after persistent pain. One report said that examinations found a bone protrusion interfering with his Achilles tendon, which had a vertical tear; it also said his symptoms had worsened since August.

The reports differ on when the 26-year-old can return: two said April 2027 at the earliest, while the latest report put his earliest return at May 2027. That report also said he can use a protected ranking from April for a limited number of tournaments.