Juan Martín del Potro's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Tennis
Juan Martín del Potro'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fractures | Left Knee | 2018-10-13 | Fractured patella, required surgery | Del Potro fractured his left kneecap during the Shanghai Masters in 2018, leading to surgery and a long recovery period. This injury was a significant setback in his career. | Fell awkwardly during a match | 10 months | Surgery followed by extensive physical therapy and gradual return to training | Missed several major tournaments, significant ranking drop | Frustration, anxiety, and fear of not returning to top form | Wrist injuries in 2010 and 2014 | 2019-08-14 | High | Surgery and physical therapy | Orthopedic surgeons and physiotherapists | Ongoing knee management and potential for future issues | Strengthening exercises and careful monitoring | Missed the end of 2018 season and early 2019 | Severe pain and inability to move the knee | High | Family, coaches, medical team | Argentina |
| Fractures | Right Knee | 2019-06-18 | Re-injured right kneecap, required second surgery | In 2019, Del Potro re-injured his right knee during the Queen's Club Championships. This led to another surgery and a prolonged recovery period, further impacting his career. | Slipped and fell during a match | 12 months | Surgery followed by an extensive rehabilitation program | Extended absence from competition, further decline in ranking | Increased anxiety and stress about future in tennis | Previous knee fracture in 2018, wrist injuries | 2020-06-17 | High | Surgery and prolonged physical therapy | Orthopedic surgeons and rehabilitation specialists | Chronic knee issues, careful management required | Enhanced training protocols to avoid further injury | Missed entire 2019 season post-injury | Sharp pain and swelling in the knee | High | Family, friends, medical team | Argentina and USA |
| Fractures | Right Knee | 2021-03-22 | Required another surgical intervention | Del Potro's right knee issues persisted, leading to another surgery in 2021 to address ongoing problems. This has kept him off the court for an extended period. | Aggravated existing injury during training | Ongoing | Multiple surgeries and continuous physical therapy | Uncertain future, potential retirement considerations | Significant emotional distress and uncertainty | Multiple knee surgeries, wrist injuries | TBD | High | Surgery and extensive rehabilitation | Orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, and sports psychologists | Serious consideration of retirement | Custom rehabilitation and training plan | Missed 2021 season | Persistent pain and instability in the knee | Very high | Family, coaches, medical professionals | Argentina |
| Fractures | Right Wrist | 2010-01-10 | Required surgery, extensive rehabilitation | Juan Martín del Potro suffered a serious injury to his right wrist in early 2010, which required surgery and extensive rehabilitation. The injury forced him to miss the majority of the 2010 season. | Repetitive strain from playing tennis | 8 months | Underwent surgery, followed by months of physical therapy and gradual return to practice | Significantly affected his ranking and performance for the year | Experienced frustration and anxiety about his career | None noted before this incident | 2010-09-23 | High | Surgery and physical therapy | Team of orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists | Persistent issues with wrist, required careful management | Modified playing technique to reduce strain | Missed most of the 2010 season including majors | Severe pain and swelling in the wrist | Moderate to high | Family, coaches, and medical team | Argentina and USA |
| Sprains | Left Wrist | 2014-03-23 | Required medical attention, missed several tournaments | Del Potro sustained a left wrist sprain during a match in 2014, which led to withdrawal from multiple tournaments and a period of rest and rehabilitation. | During a match, felt sudden pain | 3 months | Rest, followed by physical therapy to regain strength and flexibility | Missed key tournaments, affecting his ranking | Concern over recurring injuries, stress | Right wrist injury in 2010 | 2014-06-25 | Moderate | Rest and physical therapy | Physiotherapists and sports medicine specialists | Increased caution in play, ongoing management | Strengthening exercises and wrist support | Several tournaments in 2014 season | Sudden pain and reduced mobility | Moderate | Coaches, family, medical team | Argentina |
Juan Martín del Potro's Sports Injuries Videos
The Tragic Downfall of Juan Martín del Potro
Juan Martín del Potro's career in tennis exemplifies the thin margins between success and failure. Known as "Delpo," the Argentine broke into the tennis scene at 20 by defeating Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer to win his first Grand Slam. Despite his early promise, injury setbacks and bad luck plagued his career, preventing him from winning more major titles. Del Potro's life off the court has also been challenging, dealing with family tragedy, near bankruptcy, and an identity crisis. His story is marked by resilience, repeatedly overcoming injuries to reclaim his status in the tennis world. Despite his struggles, Del Potro remains a beloved figure in tennis, inspiring many with his remarkable talent and perseverance.
Juan Martin del Potro Breaks Down in Tears in Potential Final Match ♥️ | Argentina Open 2022
Serving now to stay in this match, Del Potro—maybe this could be the last service game of his career. We said it was going to be an emotional evening. I have the Kleenex handy. His sister Julietta, there, standing up, trying to help him. It all comes down to this now, doesn't it? What a career, but is it going to end tonight? His mom feeling it all as well. Del Potro, someone who always wore his heart on his sleeve in his matches. People crying in the stands as well, surely elsewhere around the world as they look on. Sabatini will know what the moment is like—not necessarily the injuries, but when a career is coming to an end. In the circumstances for this man, I can understand why it's all come to the surface right now.
