Mattek-Sands reacts to huge outpouring of support

The 32-year-old was crumpled up in agony with an acute knee injur

Published Jul 07, 2017

Wimbledon hasn't been kind to Bethanie Mattek-Sands. On Thursday, a horrific fall sent her to the hospital in a stretcher midway through her second-round match. Her right knee looked to be in very bad shape, but the outpouring of support has lifted the doubles world No. 1's spirits.

To the best family, friends and fans a girl could ask for, it's been a painful & emotional 36hrs but THANK YOU for all the love and support😘
— Bethanie MattekSands (@matteksands) July 7, 2017

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Then on Friday, she took to Facebook Live to update her fans:

LIVE: Bethanie Mattek-Sands - Wimbledon Injury Update
Wimbledon Injury Update - LIVE: Bethanie Mattek-Sands
Posted by Bethanie Mattek-Sands on Saturday, July 8, 2017

The reaction from her doubles partner Lucie Safarova was especially touching, as she was seen crying during the incident:

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Jack Sock, her mixed doubles gold-winning partner, went above and beyond:

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Everyone, and it is truly close to everyone, has been sending their best wishes:

I love you @BMATTEK 😞❤️ you are the biggest fighter I know and you will come back stronger than ever ..
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) July 6, 2017

Omg no no no 😭 This is so heartbreaking 💔 @BMATTEK @Wimbledon
— Sabine Lisicki (@sabinelisicki) July 6, 2017

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@BMATTEK 😚😚😚 I know the feeling.... stay strong ❤❤❤❤
— Daria Gavrilova (@Daria_gav) July 6, 2017

That s how I love to see u love, holding a trophy with @luciesafarova and smiling and you will be back soon there!! All my 💚 to u champ pic.twitter.com/7QZjyQQaCP
— MARION BARTOLI (@bartoli_marion) July 6, 2017

All my thoughts for you @BMATTEK ❤ #sosad 😢 #Wimbledon
— Alize Cornet (@alizecornet) July 6, 2017

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Prayers up for @BMATTEK- wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️
— sloanestephens (@SloaneStephens) July 6, 2017

Can't believe what happened on court..to a good friend,toughest opponent,and nicest girl,wish u speedy recover,we need your laughter around. pic.twitter.com/HSTlJSUNd2
— 詹詠然 Latisha Chan (@LatishaChanYJ) July 6, 2017

Sending all of my hugs and love @BMATTEK love you love you love you
— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) July 6, 2017

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only love & prayers for @BMATTEK ! Thinking of you so much!
— Alison Riske-Amritraj🇺🇸🇮🇳 (@Riske4rewards) July 6, 2017

We love you @BMATTEK!! The amount of love/support for you on site @Wimbledon is incredible. You are one special girl! Stay strong! 🇺🇸♥️
— Shelby Rogers (@Shelby_Rogers_) July 6, 2017

Mattek-Sands suffered a dislocated and ruptured patella tendon, and flew to New York City for surgery.

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Mattek-Sands reacts to huge outpouring of support

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