Victoria Azarenka's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Tennis
Victoria Azarenka'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foot Injuries | Left Foot | 2014-03-09 | Had to withdraw from the Indian Wells and Miami Open tournaments. | Azarenka sustained a left foot injury during her training session for the Indian Wells tournament. This injury forced her to withdraw from both the Indian Wells and Miami Open tournaments. | During training for the Indian Wells tournament. | 8 weeks | Underwent physical therapy and rest. | Missed two major tournaments. | Increased stress and concern about long-term fitness. | None on record for the left foot. | Returned for the Madrid Open. | Severe | Physical therapy, rest, and protective footwear. | Team physiotherapist and doctor. | Focus on foot care and proper footwear. | Strengthening and conditioning exercises for the foot. | Indian Wells, Miami Open | Severe pain and difficulty walking. | Moderate to high | Family, team, and coach support. | Los Angeles, USA |
| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 2016-09-14 | Had to retire from the match and missed the rest of the season. | Azarenka injured her left knee during a match at the US Open. This injury led to her retiring from the match and missing the remainder of the season. | During a match at the US Open. | 3 months | Underwent physical therapy, rest, and minor surgery. | Missed the rest of the season and affected her ranking. | High levels of stress and frustration. | None on record for the left knee. | Returned for the Australian Open in 2017. | Severe | Physical therapy, rest, and minor surgery. | Team physiotherapist, doctor, and orthopedic surgeon. | Focus on knee strengthening and flexibility exercises. | Strengthening and conditioning exercises for the knee. | Remainder of the 2016 season. | Sharp pain and instability in the left knee. | Moderate to high | Family, team, and coach support. | Minsk, Belarus |
| Sprains | Right Ankle | 2013-01-10 | Had to withdraw from the Brisbane International. | Azarenka sprained her right ankle during a practice session. This injury forced her to withdraw from the Brisbane International, affecting her preparation for the Australian Open. | During a training session before the Australian Open. | 2 weeks | Underwent physical therapy and rest. | Temporary setback in preparation for the Australian Open. | Increased anxiety regarding injury recurrence. | None on record for the right ankle. | Returned for the Australian Open. | Moderate | Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medication. | Team physiotherapist and doctor. | None reported. | Strengthening exercises for the ankle. | Brisbane International | Pain and swelling in the right ankle. | Moderate | Family, team, and coach support. | Melbourne, Australia |
| Strains | Lower Back | 2014-02-20 | Had to retire from the match and withdraw from the tournament. | Azarenka experienced a lower back strain during her match at the Qatar Open. She was forced to retire from the match and subsequently withdrew from the tournament. | During a match at the Qatar Open. | 3 weeks | Received physical therapy and rest. | Missed several weeks of competition. | Frustration due to frequent injuries. | None on record for the lower back. | Returned for the Indian Wells tournament. | Moderate | Physical therapy, rest, and pain management. | Team physiotherapist and doctor. | Increased focus on back strengthening exercises. | Strengthening exercises for the back. | Qatar Open | Sharp pain in the lower back. | Moderate | Family, team, and coach support. | Doha, Qatar |
Victoria Azarenka's Sports Injuries Videos
Victoria Azarenka Collapses at US Open
Victoria Azarenka is resting comfortably after being diagnosed with a mild concussion following her dramatic on-court collapse. During the match, she crouched over after a serve, clearly in distress. Despite her efforts, she eventually laid down on the court, prompting medical staff to intervene. The situation was serious enough to call for ice and a wheelchair, leading to the match being called off. The temperature courtside was extremely high, contributing to the incident. Azarenka was taken off the court in a wheelchair, marking a concerning and unfortunate end to the match.
Azarenka Accidentally Smashes Ball at Doubles Partner! | 2023 US Open
Victoria Azarenka accidentally smashes the ball at her doubles partner Beatriz Haddad Maia in Round 3 of the 2023 US Open.
"What are you doing? She's on your team. I'm not laughing if she was injured. That is such a shock when you're the partner because you don't see that this is coming."
