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.
