Belinda Bencic's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Tennis

Belinda Bencic'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
Back Injuries	lower back	2018-03-14	Forced to retire from the match and withdraw from upcoming tournaments.	During a match in March 2018, Belinda Bencic experienced a sudden lower back injury, which required immediate medical attention and led to her withdrawal from subsequent tournaments.	Sudden movement during a match.	3 months	Physical therapy focused on strengthening and flexibility exercises.	Temporary setback in performance and rankings.	Experienced frustration due to the interruption in her season.	None related to the back.	2018-06-15	Moderate	Physical therapy and rest.	Physiotherapist and sports doctor.	Potential for chronic issues if not managed properly.	Regular core strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines.	Miami Open and several minor tournaments.	Sharp pain in the lower back.	Moderate if not properly managed.	Coaches, medical team, and family.	Sports clinic and training facilities.
Foot Injuries	left foot	2019-05-09	Had to withdraw from the match and subsequent tournaments.	In May 2019, Belinda Bencic suffered a foot injury after twisting her left ankle during a match. This injury forced her to withdraw from several key tournaments during the clay season.	Twisted ankle during a match.	2 months	Included rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and physical therapy.	Missed crucial tournaments leading up to the French Open.	Dealt with anxiety about re-injury upon return.	None related to the foot.	2019-07-10	Moderate	RICE method and physical therapy.	Physiotherapist and sports doctor.	Increased caution during play to avoid re-injury.	Improved footwear and ankle support.	Madrid Open, Italian Open, and several other tournaments.	Swelling and pain in the left foot.	Moderate if not properly managed.	Coaches, medical team, and family.	Local rehabilitation center and training facilities.
Wrist Injuries	right wrist	2017-05-31	Had to withdraw from multiple tournaments, including the French Open.	Belinda Bencic suffered a right wrist injury due to overuse in 2017. The injury forced her to withdraw from several tournaments, significantly affecting her ranking and season schedule.	Overuse during training and matches.	6 months	Underwent wrist surgery and followed a strict rehabilitation program including physical therapy.	Dropped in world rankings due to absence from key tournaments.	Faced challenges in maintaining competitive spirit and confidence.	None related to the wrist.	2017-11-01	Severe	Surgery and physical therapy.	Orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist.	Required ongoing management to prevent re-injury.	Implemented a revised training schedule to reduce strain on the wrist.	French Open, Wimbledon, and several other tournaments.	Pain and swelling in the wrist.	Moderate to high if not properly managed.	Coaches, family, and medical team.	Local rehabilitation center and training facilities.

Belinda Bencic's Sports Injuries Videos

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Belinda Bencic discusses her comeback from injury at the Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge in Dubai.

Former world No. 7 Belinda Bencic spoke to Sport360 after winning her first round at the Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge in Dubai.