Borna Coric Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Confirms Intent too Continue Playing
Borna Coric, the Croatian professional tennis player, recently underwent surgery to address a shoulder injury sustained in May 2024 during training. He shared the news via an Instagram post, expressing gratitude to Dr. Olivier Vervoort and the staff at AZ Monica Hospital in Antwerp, Belgium, for thier care. https://www.instagram.com/bornacoric/
The surgery was deemed prosperous by the medical team, and Coric confirmed his intention to return to competitive tennis, stating, “So I can still play tennis. Thank you for your support. See you on the court soon!”
CoricS last competitive match before the surgery was a frist-round loss at the US Open in August 2024. https://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/2024-08-26/20240826151414.html His last tournament win was at the Aix-en-Provence challenger in May 2024. https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/aix-en-provence/7816/results
The recovery timeline for shoulder surgery varies,but Coric is aiming for a return to competition in 2026. The specific type of shoulder surgery wasn’t disclosed, but common procedures for tennis players include rotator cuff repair, labral repair, or stabilization procedures to address instability. https://www.sports-health.com/sports-injuries/tennis-injuries/shoulder-injuries-tennis-players
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