Angelique Kerber's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Tennis
Angelique Kerber's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Ankle Injuries | right ankle | 2017-08-28 | Kerber had to retire from the match and withdraw from the tournament. | Angelique Kerber suffered a right ankle injury during her first-round match at the 2017 US Open. The injury occurred as she tried to pivot and change direction quickly, leading to a painful twist of her ankle. | During a match at the US Open, Kerber twisted her right ankle while attempting to change direction quickly. | 4 weeks | Physical therapy, rest, and gradual return to tennis activities. | Missed several tournaments and affected her ranking. | Experienced frustration and anxiety about returning to competition. | None reported in the same area. | Returned to competition in October 2017. | Moderate | Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medications. | Physiotherapist and sports doctor. | No long-term issues reported. | Strengthening exercises for the ankle and improved footwear. | Missed the remainder of the US Open and a few subsequent tournaments. | Sharp pain and swelling in the right ankle. | Moderate, with potential for future instability. | Coaching team, family, and medical staff. | Home and training facilities. |
| Back Injuries | lower back | 2021-03-09 | Had to retire from the match and withdraw from the tournament. | Angelique Kerber suffered a lower back injury during her match at the Qatar Open in 2021. The injury occurred after a long rally, resulting in severe pain that forced her to retire from the match. | During a match at the Qatar Open, Kerber experienced severe lower back pain after a long rally. | 6 weeks | Rest, physical therapy, and core strengthening exercises. | Missed several tournaments and affected her preparation for the clay court season. | Experienced frustration and concern about long-term back issues. | None reported in the same area. | Returned to competition in May 2021. | Severe | Rest, physical therapy, and pain management. | Physiotherapist, sports doctor, and chiropractor. | Potential for recurring back issues. | Core strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines. | Missed the remainder of the Qatar Open and subsequent tournaments. | Severe lower back pain after a long rally. | High, with potential for future back issues. | Coaching team, family, and medical staff. | Home, training facilities, and specialized back care center. |
| Shoulder Injuries | right shoulder | 2018-05-14 | Had to withdraw from the Italian Open and seek medical attention. | Angelique Kerber experienced a right shoulder injury during a practice session prior to the Italian Open in 2018. The injury occurred while she was serving and felt a sharp pain. | During a practice session, Kerber felt a sharp pain in her right shoulder while serving. | 3 weeks | Rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to serving. | Missed the Italian Open and affected her preparation for the French Open. | Concern about the impact on her serve and overall performance. | None reported in the same area. | Returned to competition in June 2018. | Moderate | Rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications. | Physiotherapist and sports doctor. | No long-term issues reported. | Strengthening exercises for the shoulder and proper warm-up routines. | Missed the Italian Open. | Sharp pain in the right shoulder while serving. | Moderate, with potential for future shoulder issue | Coaching team, family, and medical staff. | Home and training facilities. |