CoCo Vandeweghe hospitalized after serious fall en route to Wimbledon
CoCo Vandeweghe was rushed to hospital after a “pretty serious fall” while walking to Wimbledon, suffering facial injuries including a bitten-through lip, a fractured chin, and chipped front teeth. The retired American later said her stitches are out, she’s had dental work done, and she’s back on duty at SW19 with ESPN.
Key Takeaways
- What happened: CoCo Vandeweghe said she had a serious fall while walking to Wimbledon and was taken to hospital.
- Injuries: She described biting through her lip, fracturing her chin, and chipping her two front teeth.
- Latest update: Vandeweghe said her stitches are out, she has replacement teeth, and she is “healing well.”
- Why it matters: She’s a familiar face on Wimbledon coverage and her update reassured fans she’s back working.
What happened to CoCo Vandeweghe on the way to Wimbledon?
Vandeweghe revealed on Instagram that she suffered an “unexpected accident” during her walk to Wimbledon last Tuesday, describing it as a “pretty serious fall.” According to reports from HELLO! Magazine, AOL, and the Daily Express, she was taken to hospital after the incident.
She also posted photos documenting what followed, including images that showed her being transported by paramedics, a moment inside an ambulance, and later appointments connected to her dental treatment.
How serious were the injuries, and what treatment did she need?
In her own words, Vandeweghe said she “ended up biting through” her lip, “fracturing” her chin, and “chipping” her two front teeth. She called it a “scary experience,” but later shared an upbeat recovery update.
She said her stitches have been removed, she got “new teeth” a couple of days before her update, and she’s “healing well.” She also thanked medical staff for, as she put it, putting her “back together again like Humpty Dumpty.”
Is CoCo Vandeweghe OK now, and is she still working Wimbledon?
Yes—based on her own update, she has returned to work. Vandeweghe wrote that she’s back at Wimbledon with ESPN, saying “Best of all, I’m back at work!”
She also highlighted the support she received immediately after the fall, thanking a friend named Elena who was with her when she called for help, as well as her mother and her fiancé, Daniel, who she said flew to London to be with her. She also thanked her ESPN colleagues for checking in and helping make sure she was taken care of.
Why is this news getting so much attention?
Even though she retired from professional tennis in 2023, Vandeweghe remains closely tied to the sport through her broadcasting work. A sudden hospital trip during one of tennis’s biggest events naturally raised immediate questions about her health and whether she would be able to continue her role.
Her update addressed the biggest concern directly: she’s recovering and back on the grounds at SW19. For context, Vandeweghe is a notable name at Wimbledon, having reached the quarterfinals in 2015 and 2017. She also won the 2018 US Open women’s doubles title alongside Ash Barty, according to HELLO! Magazine.
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