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Hailey Baptiste Tears ACL and Meniscus at French Open, Wheeled Off Court

Requiring surgery with an expected minimum six-month recovery, the injury pauses the 24-year-old’s breakout 2026 season.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Hailey Baptiste is seen injured on the court, Image 2 shows A tennis player bending down to pick up a tennis ball with a judge in the background, Image 3 shows Hailey Baptiste is helped off the court in a wheelchair
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Overview

  • Baptiste injured her left knee on Wednesday during her second-round match at Roland Garros when she landed awkwardly chasing a forehand, screamed in pain, and was helped into a wheelchair before retiring.
  • Her agent confirmed to broadcast outlets that the injury is tears to the ACL and meniscus in her left knee and that surgery is required.
  • Doctors expect the recovery will keep Baptiste off the tour for at least six months, effectively ending the remainder of her 2026 season.
  • She withdrew from the women’s doubles entry with Venus Williams and the altered order of play removed that pairing from the schedule.
  • The injury ends a breakout stretch for Baptiste that included a career-high ranking and a big Madrid win, and it will pause both her competitive momentum and recent commercial interest while she recovers.