'HERE WE GO AGAIN': FORGOTTEN STAR UNDERGOES SURGERY
- Christian Montegan
- 3 hours ago
- 1 min read
259 days since last stepping out on court, former world No.1 Karolína Plíškova has resorted to a last-ditch attempt to save her career with the help of another surgery.
The two-time major finalist withdrew after just three points against Jasmine Paolini at last year's US Open first-round stage in late August and hasn't played since due to an ongoing left ankle injury.
"Here we go again," the 33-year-old Czech wrote on Instagram.
"Due to consistent pain, I had to undergo another small surgery on my ankle. Everything went well, and I'm already feeling better. Hopefully back on court soon.
"Thank you all for your support and messages — it means a lot."
She underwent a similar procedure in September after her US Open exit, but remains hopeful about a comeback.
Plíškova could potentially activate her protected ranking for the grass court season heading into Wimbledon, where she reached the final in 2021.
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