Misolic Comeback: Plantar Fascia Rupture and New Coach

The project is also supported by Tomas Berdych, who is providing advisory support to the Austrian's team. The collaboration with the experienced former professional is intended to help Misolic build up his return in a targeted way and gradually increase the training load step by step.

Open Question: Start in Kitzbühel?

It remains open whether Misolic will be fit to play in time for the home tournament in Kitzbühel, which begins on 20 July. A final decision on his participation has not yet been made according to the available information. Misolic and his team do not want to force a riskier timing, but rather complete the healing of the plantar fascia cleanly.

Zagreb offers the Austrian quiet training conditions and the necessary medical infrastructure to closely monitor the rehabilitation. The coming weeks are expected to show how quickly the resilience in the foot increases and when Misolic will be able to complete his first serving routines under competitive conditions.

Zagreb as the Base for the Restart

A possible entry into the clay and grass season could depend on how consistently the healing process progresses in Zagreb. ATP Tour tournaments are scarce at this stage of the year, which adds additional pressure for a swift return. Nevertheless, the Styrian has already shown in his career that he can patiently process setbacks.

The upcoming appearances on the Challenger Tour in Lille and possible wildcard starts at smaller ATP events are intended to help him build up match fitness. Should the home tournament in Kitzbühel actually be able to take place, it would also be an emotionally important moment for Misolic: playing in front of a home crowd in Austria holds a special significance for him.

Medical Background of the Plantar Fascia

The healing process of a plantar fascia rupture requires patience, as the tendinous plate on the sole of the foot is heavily stressed. With this diagnosis, medical professionals usually recommend a gradual increase in load in order to avoid relapses. Precisely this step-by-step build-up is now the focus of the work with the new coach in Zagreb.