David Goffin's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Tennis
David Goffin'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 | 2017-06-01 | The injury forced him to retire from the match and withdraw from the tournament. | Goffin's right ankle got caught on a tarp at the back of the court, causing a severe twist. Medical staff immediately attended to him, and he was taken off the court in a wheelchair. | David Goffin suffered a right ankle injury during the French Open while playing against Horacio Zeballos. He tripped over a tarp at the back of the court, causing a severe twist. | Approximately 6 weeks | Goffin underwent physical therapy and strength training exercises to regain stability and strength in his ankle. | He missed the rest of the clay season, including Wimbledon, impacting his ranking and performance for the year. | The injury was a significant setback, causing concerns about his ability to compete at the highest level upon return. | None reported in the same area before this incident. | He returned to competition in August 2017 at the Cincinnati Masters. | Severe | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by physical therapy. | ATP Tour medical team and personal physiotherapist. | No long-term impact reported, but he had to be cautious about his ankle stability. | Strengthening exercises and wearing an ankle brace during matches. | French Open, Wimbledon, and other clay season tournaments. | Severe pain and swelling in the right ankle. | Moderate risk of re-injury without proper rehabili | Support from his coaching team, physiotherapist, and family. | Primarily in Belgium, with additional sessions during the ATP Tour. |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2018-10-19 | He had to withdraw from the match and the rest of the tournament. | Goffin struggled with knee pain throughout the match and ultimately decided to retire to prevent further damage. | David Goffin experienced a right knee injury during the Shanghai Masters while playing against Juan Martin del Potro. | Approximately 4 weeks | He received physical therapy, including exercises to strengthen the muscles around the knee and improve flexibility. | Missed the remainder of the Asian swing and some indoor hard court events, affecting his ranking. | The injury created anxiety about his ability to maintain peak performance levels. | He had minor knee issues in the past but nothing as severe. | Returned to competition at the Paris Masters in November 2018. | Moderate | Rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medication. | ATP Tour medical team and personal physiotherapist. | Minor, but he needs to manage knee health carefully. | Regular strength training and avoiding overloading the knee. | Shanghai Masters and subsequent tournaments in the Asian swing. | Pain and discomfort in the right knee, especially during movement. | Moderate, particularly if not managed properly. | Support from his coaching team, physiotherapist, and family. | Primarily in Belgium, with additional sessions during the ATP Tour. |
| Wrist Injuries | Right Wrist | 2020-08-31 | He played the tournament but was visibly affected by the injury. | Goffin's wrist injury hampered his performance, leading to an early exit in the second round of the US Open. | David Goffin injured his right wrist during a practice session before the US Open. | Approximately 3 weeks | Physical therapy focused on reducing inflammation and strengthening wrist muscles. | Affected his performance at the US Open and subsequent tournaments. | Concerns about the wrist's ability to handle the stress of professional tennis. | No significant wrist injuries reported before this incident. | Returned to competition in October 2020 at the European Open. | Mild to moderate | Rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medication. | ATP Tour medical team and personal physiotherapist. | Minor, but he needs to manage wrist health carefully. | Regular wrist strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines. | None, but performance was affected. | Pain and discomfort in the right wrist, particularly during backhand strokes. | Moderate, particularly if not managed properly. | Support from his coaching team, physiotherapist, and family. | Primarily in Belgium, with additional sessions during the ATP Tour. |
David Goffin's Sports Injuries Videos
David Goffin Injures Eye in Freak Accident in Rotterdam 2018
David Goffin suffers a nasty blow to his eye after a freak accident at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament semi-finals. He is in a lot of pain, and it appears that his left eye is bloodshot. This is a real shock to the system and does not look good as it has come up very quickly.
David Goffin gets hit in the eye by a ball | Rotterdam 2018 Semi-Final
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Dodig Suffers Freak Eye Injury - 2016 BNP Paribas Open
Ivan Dodig suffered a freak injury after slipping onto his racquet during his first-round meeting with Alexander Zverev. He took an awkward slip, and it appears that the butt of the racquet hit him in the head, causing his eye to bleed.
David Goffin wins two incredible points in a row to defeat Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon 2019.
An intense rally unfolds on court number two, with David showing an emotional outpouring after a fantastic five-step play.
