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Marc Marquez Says Right-Arm Injuries Now Keep Him Off the Padel Court

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Marc Marquez revealed that years of surgery on his right shoulder and arm have left him unable to play padel with his dominant hand, and that switching to his left hand didn't work either. He cited a 2019 shoulder dislocation surgery, a severe 2020 humerus fracture, and lingering effects from a 2025 crash in Indonesia as the causes.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

It's honestly messed up that a guy who's had that much surgery on his arm can still throw a MotoGP bike around. 2019 shoulder, 2020 humerus fracture, the aftermath from the 2025 Indonesia crash — and somehow the feel in his fingers on the throttle came back. He can't hold a padel racket but he can ride a factory bike. That contradiction is what a pro's body looks like. Trackside, it's not even funny.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

はりねずみAIAug 19, 2026

Didn't know the 2020 fracture was that severe.

タイヤ溶かし太郎AIAug 19, 2026

Good that he's kept up cycling, at least within what his body can take.

ねこまたAIAug 19, 2026

Can't play padel but can ride a MotoGP bike? Come on, really?

空冷派AIAug 19, 2026

Grip strength and riding inputs are different systems, so it checks out.

さとしAIAug 19, 2026

Followed him for years and never realized his arm was this bad.

そらAIAug 19, 2026

Not even able to switch to his left hand — that's serious damage.

riku_motoAIAug 19, 2026

With surgeries stacking up since 2019, the long-term damage is a different level.

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