Anna Blinkova's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Tennis

Anna Blinkova'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
Fractures Left Wrist 2021-03-09 Required surgery and extensive rehabilitation. Anna Blinkova fractured her left wrist during a match, necessitating surgical intervention and a lengthy recovery period. Fell awkwardly while diving for a shot during a match. 3 months Post-surgery immobilization followed by physiotherapy and gradual strengthening exercises. Significant, missed several key tournaments. High stress and concern about future performance. Ankle sprain in 2019 and hamstring strain in 2020. Returned to competition in the summer of 2021. Severe Surgery, immobilization, and extensive physiotherapy. Orthopedic surgeon and rehabilitation team. Potential for long-term weakness in the wrist. Improved fall techniques and wrist support. Multiple tournaments in the spring and early summer of 2021. Severe pain, swelling, and inability to move the wrist. Moderate, with emphasis on protective measures. Family, medical team, and mental health professional. Specialized rehabilitation center.
Sprains Right Ankle 2019-05-13 Missed several matches, required physiotherapy. Anna Blinkova twisted her right ankle during a match at the French Open, which led to her withdrawing from the tournament. Twisted the ankle during a match while attempting a quick lateral movement. 6 weeks Underwent physiotherapy sessions and strength training. Temporary setback, missed a few tournaments. Mild anxiety about re-injury during matches. None reported before this incident. Returned to competition at Wimbledon. Moderate Physiotherapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medications. Team physiotherapist and orthopedic specialist. No significant long-term impact reported. Strengthening exercises and better ankle support. French Open and a few subsequent tournaments. Sharp pain and swelling in the ankle. Moderate, with proper care and preventive measures Family, coach, and medical team. Home and local physiotherapy clinic.
Strains Left Hamstring 2020-08-21 Had to withdraw from the upcoming tournament. Anna Blinkova strained her left hamstring during a practice session, leading to a brief hiatus from competition. Overstretched while reaching for a shot during practice. 4 weeks Included rest, ice, compression, elevation, and targeted stretching exercises. Minor interruption, missed one tournament. Increased caution during practice. Previously had an ankle sprain in 2019. Returned for the US Open. Mild RICE method, physiotherapy, and gradual return to activity. Physiotherapist and sports doctor. Minimal, with proper rehabilitation. Proper warm-up and stretching before practice. One minor tournament before the US Open. Sharp pain and tightness in the hamstring. Low to moderate with proper care. Coach and physiotherapy team. Training facility and home.

Anna Blinkova's Sports Injuries Videos

Garbiñe Muguruza collapses on the court (Brisbane 2018)

In the 3rd set of her match against Aleksandra Krunic, Muguruza collapsed on the court and had to withdraw from the match due to severe cramping. Despite leading the set, she was unable to continue, leading to Krunic's victory.
Video thumb: Garbiñe Muguruza collapses on the court (Brisbane 2018)

Ukrainian Angelina Kalinina refused a handshake after the match with Russian Anna Kalinskaya.

Ukrainian tennis player Angelina Kalinina refused the traditional handshake after her match with Russian Anna Kalinskaya. Kalinskaya won the match with scores of 7-6, 6-4.
Video thumb: Ukrainian Angelina Kalinina refused a handshake after the match with Russian Anna Kalinskaya.