“It Got Worse”: 26-Year-Old Dutch Pro Forced to End Season After Injury Leads to Surgery and Six-Month Absence

A number of players have already ended their season early this year due to injuries, and now another person has joined the growing list. Jesper de Jong has been struggling with his Achilles tendon and heel pain since the start of the season. Though he managed to play several tournaments despite the pain, his condition has now worsened. With the injury still not healed, de Jong has decided to end the season early and undergo surgery.