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Bethanie Mattek-Sands reveals she HEARD her knee go “POP” during Wimbledon injury

GETTY Bethanie Mattek-Sands suffered a sickening injury yesterday The American had been playing against Sorana Cirstea in the second round of the women’s singles, locked in a close match at one set all. But in the very first game of the third set, Mattek-Sands slipped as she approached the net and was left crumpled on the ground, screaming in pain. The 32-year-old spoke publicly about the injury…

Bethanie Mattek-Sands confirms she will have knee surgery after Wimbledon horror injury

Mattek-Sands was forced to retire from her second-round clash with Sorana Cirstea in dramatic fashion after slipping at the beginning of the third set. The American was left screaming in pain on Court 17 and spent 25 minutes being treated before she was taken to hospital. And speaking publicly today for the first time since the incident, she confirmed the exact nature of the injury. “I’m heading…

Bethanie Mattek-Sands confirms she will have knee surgery after Wimbledon horror injury

Mattek-Sands was forced to retire from her second-round clash with Sorana Cirstea in dramatic fashion after slipping at the beginning of the third set. The American was left screaming in pain on Court 17 and spent 25 minutes being treated before she was taken to hospital. And speaking publicly today for the first time since the incident, she confirmed the exact nature of the injury. “I’m heading…

Bethanie Mattek-Sands: I wish I hadn’t looked at my leg after horror Wimbledon knee injury

Mattek-Sands was in the middle of her second-round clash with Romania’s Sorana Cirstea, locked at one set all when she approached the net in the opening game of the third set. The American appeared to slip and was left screaming in pain on Court 17 before being rushed to hospital. Two days after the injury, the 32-year-old has now told fans exactly what she remembers of the incident that was…

Bethanie Mattek-Sands video: WATCH Wimbledon star speak after horror knee injury

Mattek-Sands was locked at one set apiece in a battle with Sorana Cirstea in the second round when she slipped on approach to the net. Her right leg became trapped under her and she shrieked in pain before falling to the ground. Her opponent crossed the net in concern but recoiled in horror when she saw Mattek-Sands' knee at a jaunty angle. The American received 25 minutes of treatment on Court…

Bethanie Mattek-Sands breaks silence and tweets for first time since Wimbledon horror

GETTY Bethanie Mattek-Sands has tweeted for the first time since her injury The American, 32, slipped, twisted her knee and was left writhing on the floor in agony on Court 17 on Thursday.She had 25 minutes of medical attention before being wheeled off on a stretcher and rushed off to a private Wimbledon hospital.The injury stunned the tennis world and players past and present rushed to send…

Bethanie Mattek-Sands latest: Live updates after her horror Wimbledon knee injury

GETTY Bethanie Mattek-Sands latest: Updates on star's condition BETHANIE MATTEK-SANDS: Live updates on star's condition after horror knee injury 04:20: Bethanie Mattek-Sands has thanked her family and fans for their support after her horror fall. She tweeted: "To the best family, friends and fans a girl could ask for, it's been a painful & emotional 36hrs but THANK YOU for all the love and…

Bethanie Mattek-Sands issues statement after Wimbledon injury: Update on Facebook tomorrow

Mattek-Sands screamed in agony after slipping on the Court 17 grass during the third set of her match with Romania's Sorana Cirstea. She was treated by paramedics on the court before being taken in an ambulance to hospital. The 32-year-old had scans today to discover the extent of his injury and the WTA have released a statement this evening saying she will give an update on her condition. The…