Fernando González's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Tennis

Fernando González'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 Right Ankle 2011-03-19 Unable to complete the match and had to withdraw from subsequent tournaments. Fernando González sustained a right ankle injury during a match in 2011, which forced him to withdraw from several competitions. Rolled his right ankle during a match while attempting a quick lateral movement. 1.5 months Ankle brace and physical therapy focused on mobility and strength. Further decline in ranking and performance. Decreased confidence in his physical abilities. Right Knee Injury in 2007, Left Wrist Injury in 2010 2011-05-05 Moderate Ankle brace and physical therapy Team Physiotherapist Minor instability in the ankle. Wearing an ankle brace during practice and matches. Missed Miami Open 2011 Pain and swelling in the ankle. Moderate Family, coaching team, and medical staff Home and local physiotherapy center
Knee Injuries Right Knee 2007-06-30 Missed several tournaments and had to withdraw from ongoing matches. González suffered a right knee injury during a match in 2007, causing him to miss several important tournaments. During a match, Fernando González twisted his right knee while attempting a quick change of direction. 2 months Underwent physical therapy and strength training to stabilize the knee. Missed a critical part of the season, affecting his ranking. Experienced frustration and anxiety about returning to peak performance. None 2007-09-01 Moderate Physical therapy and rest Team Physiotherapist Occasional discomfort in the knee but no major long-term effects. Incorporated more knee-strengthening exercises into his routine. Missed US Open 2007 Sharp pain and swelling in the knee. Moderate Family and coaching team Home and local physiotherapy center
Wrist Injuries Left Wrist 2010-05-14 Had to withdraw from upcoming tournaments including the French Open. González injured his left wrist during a practice session in 2010, causing him to miss several tournaments. Injured his left wrist during practice while hitting a backhand shot. 3 months Underwent wrist immobilization and physical therapy. Significant drop in ranking due to prolonged absence. Increased stress and concern about his future in tennis. Right Knee Injury in 2007 2010-08-15 Severe Immobilization and physical therapy Sports Doctor and Physiotherapist Occasional pain during intense matches. Implemented wrist-strengthening exercises and better technique. Missed French Open 2010 Severe pain and swelling in the wrist. High Family, coaching team, and medical staff Specialized sports clinic

Fernando González's Sports Injuries Videos

Fernando Gonzalez, enraged

Blake was playing almost too quickly. There it is again, though; it's the second time it's happened. Just saying that was normal time there, but that's where the rule gets murky because it says you have to play to the speed of the server. So it's how the umpire interprets that. You're exactly right. Oh, and no entry either. That was nasty, and that one was blocked at 120 mph. Four games to CH. Ouch, and he hit the ball right on the cheek. So this match is warming up nicely now.
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Gonzalez's Serve Hits Nadal's Injured Abdomen

Rafael Nadal gets hit in his injured abdomen while warming up for his US Open 2009 quarterfinal against Gonzalez. Download...
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2008 Vintage Fernando Gonzalez Slow-Mo Footage

Gonzalez had one of the greatest forehands in the world. Watch his shots in slow motion to see the details in action!
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