Feliciano López's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Tennis

Feliciano López'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
Ankle Injuries Left Ankle 2016-05-09 Had to withdraw from the Madrid Open. López twisted his left ankle during a practice session, which led to swelling and pain, resulting in his withdrawal from the Madrid Open. Twisted his ankle during a practice session ahead of the Madrid Open. 4 weeks Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE method), followed by physical therapy. Missed opportunities to gain ranking points at a major tournament. Experienced disappointment and worry about the impact on his performance. None related to the ankle. Returned to competition in early June 2016. Mild RICE method, physical therapy. Physiotherapist and sports doctor. No long-term issues reported. Strengthening exercises and better warm-up routines. Missed the Madrid Open. Pain and swelling. Moderate, with proper management. Coaches, family, and medical team. Madrid, Spain.
Back Injuries Lower Back 2020-01-07 Had to withdraw from the tournament. Feliciano López experienced lower back pain during a match in the ATP Cup, leading to his withdrawal from the tournament to prevent further injury. During a match at the ATP Cup. 6 weeks Physical therapy, rest, and core strengthening exercises. Missed early season tournaments, affecting his preparation for the year. Concern about long-term implications and performance. Occasional minor back pain but no major injuries. Returned to competition in March 2020. Moderate Physical therapy, rest, core strengthening exercises. Physiotherapist, sports doctor, and chiropractor. Requires ongoing management to prevent recurrence. Regular core strengthening and flexibility exercises. Missed ATP Cup and Australian Open. Lower back pain and stiffness. Moderate, with proper management. Coaches, family, and medical team. Madrid, Spain.
Wrist Injuries Right Wrist 2013-02-14 Missed several tournaments including the Davis Cup. Feliciano López suffered a right wrist injury during a match in Rotterdam, which forced him to withdraw from several upcoming tournaments including the prestigious Davis Cup. During a match at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam. 2 months Underwent physical therapy and received anti-inflammatory treatments. Experienced a temporary dip in his ATP ranking due to missed tournaments. López reported feeling frustrated and anxious about missing important matches. None related to the wrist. Returned to competition in April 2013. Moderate Physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications. Team of physiotherapists and sports doctors. No long-term issues reported. Incorporated wrist-strengthening exercises into his routine. Missed Davis Cup and Indian Wells Masters. Sharp pain and swelling. Low, with proper management. Coaches, family, and medical team. Madrid, Spain.

Feliciano López's Sports Injuries Videos

Ball Kid Hit by a Feliciano Lopez Serve | Australian Open 2015

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Feliciano Lopez Loses Point After Touching Ball Going Out! 🙈 | Coupe Rogers 2019

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Feliciano Lopez apologizes to the ball kid he hit in the...

Feliciano Lopez apologizes to the ballkid he hit during a match. He talks about the popularity of the incident and how painful it was, rating it a 9 out of 10. Lopez shares his own experiences of getting hit while playing doubles and advises the ballkid to sit and relax for a while. He hopes the ballkid can return to his match duties without getting hit again.
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