Varvara Gracheva, the 25-year-old French tennis player ranked world No. 59, revealed she ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament during a training session last week. The injury will sideline her for a lengthy recovery period. Gracheva expressed determination to return stronger.
Varvara Gracheva shared the news on March 31, confirming the serious knee injury. “I’m disappointed to share that last week, during a training session, I ruptured my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL),” she wrote. “The recovery will be long, but I am determined to come back stronger than ever when my body is ready.” Despite the setback, she remains optimistic, adding, “I can’t wait to get back on the pitch as soon as possible, but in the meantime, stay tuned to discover my other activities during my recovery.”