ACL Tear in Tennis: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention & Return to Play
Quick Overview
An ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear is a significant knee injury that can affect tennis players during sudden stops, changes of direction, pivoting, jumping, or awkward landings.
The ACL helps control forward movement and rotational stability of the knee. A partial or complete tear can cause pain, swelling, instability, and difficulty performing explosive tennis movements.