Nick Kyrgios's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Tennis

Nick Kyrgios'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
Elbow Injuries Right Elbow 2018-02-28 Withdrew from several tournaments Nick Kyrgios struggled with a right elbow injury in early 2018, which forced him to withdraw from several tournaments including the Delray Beach Open and the Mexican Open. Overuse during tournaments 2-3 months Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medications Missed crucial tournaments, affecting his ranking Frustration due to inability to compete None reported in the same area 2018-05-01 Moderate Physical therapy and medication Team of physiotherapists and doctors Potential for chronic issues if not managed Strengthening exercises and proper rest Delray Beach Open, Mexican Open Pain and discomfort during play Moderate Coaching team and physiotherapists Australia
Hip Injuries Left Hip 2017-06-30 Early exit from Wimbledon Nick Kyrgios suffered from a left hip injury that significantly affected his performance, leading to an early exit from Wimbledon in 2017. Aggravated during Wimbledon 1-2 months Rest, physiotherapy, and specific stretching exercises Missed opportunity for better performance in Wimbledon Disappointment and stress Recurring hip issues in past seasons 2017-09-01 Moderate Rest and physiotherapy Physiotherapists and sports doctors Potential for recurring issues Regular stretching and strengthening exercises None explicitly, but performance was hindered Pain and limited mobility High Coaching staff and medical team Australia
Knee Injuries Left Knee 2021-05-31 Withdrawn from grass-court season In mid-2021, Nick Kyrgios sustained a left knee injury during a training session, which led to his withdrawal from the grass-court season including Wimbledon. Training session 2-3 months Rest, physiotherapy, and gradual return to training Missed entire grass-court season Disappointment and anxiety about future performance None reported in the same area 2021-09-01 Moderate Rest and physiotherapy Physiotherapists and orthopedic specialists Potential for recurring knee issues Knee support and regular strengthening exercises Wimbledon and other grass-court events Pain and swelling High Coaching staff and medical team Australia
Shoulder Injuries Right Shoulder 2019-07-31 Withdrawal from the tournament Kyrgios experienced a right shoulder injury during the US Open in 2019, which forced him to withdraw from the competition. During a match at the US Open 1-2 months Physical therapy, rest, and strengthening exercises Missed US Open and potential ranking points Frustration and stress None reported in the same area 2019-10-01 Moderate Physical therapy and rest Team of physiotherapists Potential for chronic shoulder issues Strengthening and conditioning exercises US Open Pain and discomfort during serving Moderate Coaching and medical team Australia

Nick Kyrgios's Sports Injuries Videos

Nick Kyrgios Reflects on Tournament-Ending Injury | Wimbledon 2021

Nick Kyrgios spoke to the media after being forced to retire from the men's singles at The Championships 2021 due to an abdominal injury. He described feeling a strain in his left abdominal area during the match, which worsened to the point where he could no longer serve effectively. Despite waking up feeling great, the injury dashed his hopes as he felt he was playing exceptionally well. Kyrgios expressed disappointment, particularly about not being able to entertain the crowd and potentially missing out on mixed doubles with Venus Williams. He plans to rest and rehabilitate before deciding on his participation in upcoming tournaments, including the Olympics.
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"My hand slipped." ~ Nick Kyrgios

This is a joke, don't take it too seriously... Credits: NETFLIX.
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Kyrgios Attempts to Trick Djokovic with a Fake Underarm Serve | Wimbledon 2022

Nick Kyrgios kept Novak Djokovic guessing in the gentlemen's singles final with an underarm serve bluff. Djokovic responded well with a good shot, and Kyrgios took it on the volley.
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