Jessica Pegula's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Tennis
Jessica Pegula'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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| Hip Injuries | Right hip | 2021-08-14 | Had to retire from the match and withdraw from the tournament. | Jessica Pegula experienced a right hip injury during the Western & Southern Open, which forced her to retire from her match and withdraw from the tournament. | Occurred during a match at the Western & Southern Open. | 6 weeks | Underwent physical therapy and strength training to recover. | Missed several tournaments, affecting her ranking points. | Experienced frustration and anxiety over missing important tournaments. | None related to the hip. | Returned to competition at the US Open 2021. | Moderate | Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medication. | Team physiotherapist and orthopedic specialist. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Increased focus on hip flexibility and strength exercises. | Western & Southern Open, Chicago Fall Tennis Classic. | Sharp pain in the right hip. | Moderate, given the nature of hip injuries in tenn | Family, coach, and medical team. | Training facility in Buffalo, New York. |
| Knee Injuries | Left knee | 2018-06-04 | Had to retire from the match and undergo surgery. | Jessica Pegula twisted her left knee during a match at the French Open, resulting in a significant injury that required surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation period. | Twisted her knee during a match at the French Open. | 4 months | Post-surgery rehabilitation included physical therapy and gradual return to on-court activities. | Missed the remainder of the clay season and part of the hard court season. | Faced significant mental challenges dealing with the long recovery period. | None related to the knee. | Returned to competition at the US Open 2018. | Severe | Surgery followed by intensive physical therapy. | Orthopedic surgeon and team physiotherapist. | Requires ongoing knee management and conditioning. | Enhanced focus on knee stability and strengthening exercises. | French Open, Wimbledon. | Immediate pain and swelling in the left knee. | Moderate, with proper management and preventive me | Family, coach, and medical team. | Specialized rehabilitation center in Buffalo, New York. |
| Shoulder Injuries | Right shoulder | 2020-02-09 | Led to withdrawal from several tournaments. | Jessica Pegula suffered a right shoulder injury due to repetitive strain from serving, which forced her to withdraw from several tournaments in early 2020. | Developed over time due to repetitive strain from serving. | 8 weeks | Included rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to serving practice. | Missed early-season tournaments, impacting her preparation for the season. | Experienced concern over long-term impact on her serving ability. | None related to the shoulder. | Returned to competition at the Indian Wells Masters 2020. | Moderate | Rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medication. | Team physiotherapist and sports medicine doctor. | Ongoing management required to prevent recurrence. | Regular shoulder strengthening and conditioning exercises. | Dubai Tennis Championships, Qatar Open. | Gradual onset of pain and stiffness in the right shoulder. | High, due to the repetitive nature of serving in t | Family, coach, and medical team. | Training facility in Buffalo, New York. |
Jessica Pegula's Sports Injuries Videos
Jessica Pegula plans to 'come back better' post-injury | The French Connection | NBC Sports
Jessica Pegula joins "The French Connection" to discuss her recent injury, which forced her to miss the clay court season, including Roland Garros. She shares her plans to return to competition at the grass court tournament in 's-Hertogenbosch, Holland. Jessica mentions her strategy to focus on the grass and hardcourt seasons, especially with the upcoming Olympics. She reflects on her improvement on grass courts and prioritizing her health to avoid rushing back too soon. Jessica also talks about her career consistency, staying in the top 10 for nearly two years, and the importance of remaining injury-free. She expresses excitement about returning to competition and the challenges of dealing with injuries. Jessica also touches on her future aspirations, including a potential involvement in sports management after her tennis career. Lastly, she shares some of her favorite memories from Roland Garros and discusses the impact of varying conditions on clay court performance.
Exclusive Full Forbes Interview with Jessica Pegula
Jessica discusses her journey in the tennis world, highlighting her breakthrough at the Australian Open, which shifted her mindset and confidence. As a top player now, she faces more commitments and responsibilities, especially in major tournaments. She credits both physical and mental improvements for her rise in rankings and emphasizes the importance of setting incremental goals. Injuries early in her career were challenging, but her love for the game and desire to prove herself kept her motivated.
She enjoys the individuality of tennis and prides herself on her calm demeanor on the court. Jessica uses external criticism as motivation and believes she has more levels to reach in her career. The current landscape of American tennis, especially post-Serena Williams, presents opportunities, and she hopes to capitalize on them.
Off the court, Jessica has a skincare business, Ready 24, which she started during injury periods. Balancing it with her tennis career is challenging, but she is passionate about its growth. She also works with the Asian-American Pacific Islander Tennis Association to promote tennis within the community.
Jessica acknowledges the gender pay gap in tennis outside the four majors and stresses the need for better marketing of the women's game. She hopes her legacy includes contributing to equal pay and inspiring the next generation to take up tennis.
