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MRI Confirms Fractures and Torn Ligaments in Lena Gercke’s Padel Injury, Casting Doubt on Promi Padel WM Appearance

Her Instagram update after a training mishap indicates injuries that make the Oct. 18 ProSieben tournament doubtful.

Overview

  • Gercke injured her foot during a padel session with partner Dustin Schöne, saying she twisted it on a jump and could not move it.
  • She shared video of immediate swelling from the court and later posted a photo with crutches, noting a suspected torn ligament before further tests.
  • Following an MRI, she reported three fractured bones and two torn ligaments in the injured foot.
  • With recovery now the priority, outlets report her planned appearance at ProSieben’s Promi Padel WM is likely off.
  • The live event is scheduled for Oct. 18 at Munich’s SAP Garden on ProSieben and Joyn, with participants including Mats Hummels, Christoph Kramer, Mario Gomez, Dagi Bee, Mischa Zverev, Elias Becker and Uwe Ochsenknecht.