Kiki Bertens's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Tennis
Kiki Bertens'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calf Injuries | Right Achilles | 2021-09-30 | Forced to retire from the match | Kiki Bertens suffered a right Achilles injury during a match in October 2021. The injury was severe enough to force her to retire from the match. | Occurred during a match | Several months | Underwent extensive physical therapy | Significant, contributed to her decision to retire | Frustration and disappointment | None reported in the Achilles area | Did not return, retired | Severe | Physical therapy and rest | Team of physiotherapists and sports doctors | Contributed to early retirement | Strengthening exercises for the Achilles | Several tournaments | Sharp pain and inability to continue playing | High if not properly healed | Family and coaching staff | Netherlands |
| Sprains | Left Ankle | 2019-05-19 | Missed several weeks of competition | In May 2019, Kiki Bertens suffered a left ankle sprain during a training session. The injury caused her to miss several weeks of competition, including some important tournaments. | Twisted ankle during training | 4-6 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) therapy | Temporary setback | Mild frustration | None reported in the ankle area | Returned after full recovery | Moderate | RICE therapy and physiotherapy | Physiotherapist | None significant | Ankle strengthening exercises | Several key tournaments | Swelling and pain | Moderate | Coaching staff | Training facility |
| Wrist Injuries | Right Wrist | 2018-08-14 | Had to withdraw from ongoing tournament | In August 2018, Kiki Bertens experienced a right wrist injury due to overuse during a tournament. The injury forced her to withdraw from the ongoing tournament. | Overuse during a tournament | 2-3 weeks | Rest and physiotherapy | Minor setback | Mild concern | None reported in the wrist area | Returned after recovery period | Mild | Rest and physiotherapy | Physiotherapist | None significant | Regular rest periods and wrist exercises | One tournament | Pain and reduced mobility | Low | Coaching staff | Training facility |
Kiki Bertens's Sports Injuries Videos
"Maybe I should pursue acting classes" - Bertens denies faking injury | French Open | Roland-Garros
Kiki Bertens faced the media after a dramatic win over 2012 finalist Sara Errani in the second round of the French Open.
Bertens denies faking injury at Roland Garros.
Kiki Bertens faced the media after a drama-filled win over 2012 finalist Sara Errani in the second round of the French Open. She addressed comments about her performance and mentioned that she didn't feel good on the court. Despite not wanting to leave in a wheelchair, she had to be assisted off due to severe leg cramps. Bertens also expressed her respect for wheelchair tennis players, acknowledging the difficulty of the sport.
Fifth seed Kiki Bertens leaves the court in a wheelchair following her win at the French Open: "Tennis is my life."
Kiki Bertens, the fifth seed, left the court in a wheelchair following her win at the French Open.
