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...
'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.
Serena Williams comforts a crying and injured Sabine Lisicki.
Sabine Lisicki retired from her Quarterfinals match in the Family Circle Cup against Serena Williams after rolling her ankle.
