Kristina Mladenovic's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Tennis

Kristina Mladenovic'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 2019-01-09 Forced to retire from the match Mladenovic twisted her left ankle during the Hobart International, causing her to retire from the match and miss the following Australian Open. Twisted her ankle during a match at the Hobart International 3 weeks Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE method) Missed the Australian Open Stress due to missing a Grand Slam event None reported in the same area Returned in February 2019 Moderate RICE method, physiotherapy, and anti-inflammatory medication Team physiotherapist No significant long-term impact reported Ankle strengthening exercises and taping 2019 Australian Open Swelling and pain in the left ankle Moderate Family, coach, and medical team Home and local physiotherapy clinic
Back Injuries Lower Back 2017-08-31 Withdrew from the tournament Kristina Mladenovic suffered a lower back injury during the US Open in 2017, which forced her to retire from her second-round match. During a match at the US Open 4 weeks Physical therapy and rest Missed several matches in the following weeks Frustration due to withdrawal from a major tournament None reported in the same area Returned in October 2017 Moderate Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medication Team physiotherapist and a specialist No long-term impact reported Strengthening exercises for the lower back Missed the remainder of the US Open Sharp pain in the lower back Moderate Family, coach, and medical team Home and local physiotherapy clinic
Knee Injuries Right Knee 2018-05-14 Pulled out of the French Open Mladenovic sustained a right knee injury during a practice session, which led to her withdrawal from the 2018 French Open. During a training session before the French Open 6 weeks Intensive physiotherapy and rest Missed the French Open and several subsequent tournaments Disappointment due to missing a home Grand Slam event None reported in the same area Returned in July 2018 Severe Physiotherapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medication Team physiotherapist and orthopedic specialist Increased caution in training to prevent re-injury Knee strengthening exercises and wearing a knee brace 2018 French Open and several lead-up events Swelling and pain in the right knee High Family, coach, and medical team Home and specialized sports clinic

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