"Padel Fail": Gercke injures herself during training - Lena Gercke Out of Celebrity Padel World Cup With Serious Ankle Injury
Model and TV host Lena Gercke has suffered a serious ankle injury during a training session for the ProSieben Celebrity Padel World Cup. The incident occurred on October 9, 2025, and she is now set to miss the event in Cologne on October 18, 2025.
Gercke was practicing padel, a sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, played within a glass and wire mesh-walled cage. During the session, she twisted her ankle severely, causing immediate swelling and rendering it immovable. Initial suspicions suggest a torn ligament, with a doctor's confirmation pending further MRI results.
The injury is unfortunate timing for Gercke, who was scheduled to compete in the doubles event at the Celebrity Padel World Cup alongside 15 other celebrities. An MRI is planned to provide more detailed information about the extent of her injury.
Lena Gercke's participation in the ProSieben Celebrity Padel World Cup has been cancelled due to her serious ankle injury. Further details about her condition will be revealed following an upcoming MRI. The event will proceed with the remaining celebrities.
