Serena Williams's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Tennis

Serena Williams'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
Back Injuries Lower Back 2013-08-26 Limited mobility and pain. Serena Williams experienced a lower back strain during her match at the 2013 US Open, causing discomfort and affecting her performance. Strained during a match at the 2013 US Open. A few weeks Rest, physiotherapy, and pain management. Short-term impact with missed training sessions. Concern about recurring injuries. None directly related to this incident. 2013 China Open Moderate Physiotherapy and rest US Open medical team Increased focus on back strength and flexibility. Regular back strengthening exercises. None Pain and stiffness in the lower back. Moderate Coach and medical team On-tour facilities and home
Calf Injuries Right Achilles Tendon 2020-09-09 Pain and limited mobility. Serena Williams suffered an Achilles tendon injury during the 2020 US Open, affecting her ability to move and compete effectively. Incurred during the US Open. Several months Rest, physiotherapy, and gradual return to activity. Withdrew from the French Open and other fall tournaments. Frustration and concern about recovery and future performance. None directly related to this incident. 2021 Australian Open Severe Physiotherapy and rest WTA medical team Increased caution with Achilles tendon overuse. Regular Achilles strengthening exercises. 2020 French Open, other fall tournaments Pain and limited mobility in the right Achilles tendon. Moderate Coach and medical team On-tour facilities and home
Chest Injuries Right Pectoral 2018-05-30 Pain and inability to serve. Serena Williams suffered a pectoral muscle strain during the 2018 French Open, severely limiting her ability to serve. Strained during the French Open. Several weeks Rest, physiotherapy, and gradual return to activity. Withdrew from the French Open and missed subsequent events. Frustration and concern about returning to form. None directly related to this incident. 2018 Wimbledon Moderate Physiotherapy and rest WTA medical team Increased focus on pectoral strength. Regular pectoral strengthening exercises. 2018 French Open (later rounds) Pain and inability to serve effectively. Moderate Coach and medical team On-tour facilities and home
Cuts and Abrasions Right Foot 2010-07-06 Required surgery and extended recovery period. Serena Williams stepped on broken glass at a restaurant in Munich, Germany. The incident caused deep cuts on her right foot, necessitating surgery. Stepped on broken glass at a restaurant. 6 months Underwent surgery and physical therapy to regain full mobility. Missed the rest of the 2010 season, including the US Open. Frustration and concern about her ability to return to top form. None directly related to this incident. 2011 Australian Open Severe Surgery and physical therapy Dr. Patrick O'Connor and team No lasting physical issues reported. Avoidance of risky environments. 2010 US Open Severe pain and bleeding. Low Family and medical team Home and medical facilities in the USA
Knee Injuries Left Knee 2015-03-20 Pain and swelling. During the 2015 Miami Open, Serena Williams experienced pain and swelling in her left knee due to overuse. Overuse during the Miami Open. Several weeks Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE). Withdrew from the tournament and missed subsequent events. Frustration and concern about chronic issues. None directly related to this incident. 2015 French Open Moderate RICE and physiotherapy WTA medical team Increased caution with knee overuse. Knee support and careful monitoring of workload. 2015 Madrid Open Pain and swelling in the left knee. Moderate Coach and medical team On-tour facilities and home
Shoulder Injuries Right Shoulder 2016-06-30 Pain and limited movement. Serena Williams experienced pain in her right shoulder due to overuse during the 2016 season, affecting her serve and overall performance. Overuse during training and matches. Several weeks Rest, physiotherapy, and gradual return to activity. Missed the Rogers Cup and the Western & Southern Open. Frustration and concern about maintaining peak performance. None directly related to this incident. 2016 US Open Moderate Physiotherapy and rest WTA medical team Increased focus on shoulder strength and flexibility. Regular shoulder strengthening exercises. 2016 Rogers Cup, 2016 Western & Southern Open Pain and limited movement in the right shoulder. Moderate Coach and medical team On-tour facilities and home

Serena Williams's Sports Injuries Videos

Serena Williams Retires Due to Injury From Wimbledon 2021

A heartbreaking moment for such a fantastic champion, as 23-time Grand Slam winner and Wimbledon legend Serena Williams...
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'Sad Story': An Injured Serena Williams Is Out of Wimbledon

An early exit for Serena Williams at Wimbledon. She slipped and hurt her leg in her first-round match. The seven-time Wimbledon champion gave an emotional wave to the crowd but fought back tears as she exited the court. Williams entered the tournament in search of her 24th major title, which would have tied her with Margaret Court for the most titles.
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