BETHANIE MATTEK-SANDS was left screaming in agony after suffering an “acute knee injury” in a horrific fall during her second-round match against Sorana Cirstea at Wimbledon.
The match was locked at one set each when Mattek-Sands’ right leg buckled in the opening game of the decider as she approached the net.
Mattek-Sands, who has endured a spate of injuries through her career, immediately clutched her knee and the American was heard screaming “please help me” in disturbing scenes.
Cirstea hopped the net to try and aid her stricken opponent, as the umpire called for paramedics.
Mattek-Sands received medical attention on Court 17, while her doubles partner Lucie Safarova arrived and was in tears as she offered comfort before the American was stretchered away and taken to hospital in an ambulance.
Mattek-Sands, ranked number one in the WTA doubles standings, and Safarova were bidding to complete a non-calendar Grand Slam in the women’s draw.
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Absolutely brilliant and seriously underrated player.
Delighted for Chris Henry but at 32 I don’t think his door was being knocked down with offers from elsewhere.
He’s Ulster through and through and gives everything he has on the pitch but surely his best days were pre the heart condition.
@Ian Frizzell. My understanding is that there were at least 3 other clubs after him. At 32 I would not write him off getting back into the Ireland set-up, dedicated and committed on and off the pitch. A bit of good news from the Ulster camp.
Unless there’s a serious amount of injuries he’s not getting back into the Irish side. The competition in the backrow is tough and we have some serious younger players coming through.
Let’s wait and see………
@Chris Mcdonnell:
He won’t get back in but that’s more about age profile than form. He’s been great for us this year. Our pack is a disaster – we have a good eight but, back row especially, the depth is shocking and we’ve had horrible injuries that have all but killed the season.
The difference between Ulster with Henry and Henderson compared with an Ulster with neither is extraordinary.
Completely Chris. No way he would get back unless a mountain of injuries occurred.
Henry still worth the money and his place in the side.
He produces the goods on a regular basis, unlike Roger Wilson, who now only has one gear and that’s reverse
Good to hear but need more back row option’s and a scrumhalf, Hart would have been a good starter but obviously the Munster bench must be more attractive for him.
Why do you think that Racing’s 3rd choice scrum half is good enough to start for Ulster ?
Because Ulster’s first choice is leaving and their second choice isn’t very good?
Because all ulster have is Paul Marshall… Hart would be perfect for them
Marmion?
No argument there.
Shows the ridiculous amount of depth Ireland have in the back-row that a guy like this can’t get a look in. Wouldn’t write him off though. Savage player.
A true gent on and off the pitch
Delighted with the news, a great player and friend who gives his all every time he runs out.