RHONDA RAJSICH INJURED IN UNPROVOKED ASSAULT
Rhonda Rajsich, the number one ranked women’s professional racquetball player, was
injured in an unprovoked assault on Sunday, June 1, 2008, outside of her Hermosa Beach,
California residence. Hermosa Beach Police are investigating the incident.
As a result of the attack, Rhonda suffered several fractures to the right side of her face.
She will be undergoing surgery on Wednesday, June 1lth. The surgery is expected to last four to
five hours and will involve the placing of titanium plates and screws in Rhonda’s cheek, jaw and
eye orbital areas. The full extent of the damage will not be known until after the surgery is
complete and the healing process begins. At that time, the doctors will be able to determine
whether Rhonda may require further surgery.
Rhonda is also under the care of an ophthalmologist. Barring any complications, at this
time it does not appear that she will have any permanent vision impairment.
Although it is expected that Rhonda will make a full and complete recovery, at this time
her doctors have not been able to determine when she will be able to return to the racquetball
court. More information regarding her recovery time will be available sometime after she
undergoes surgery.
In order to assist Rhonda with her expenses while she is unable to play, a fund has been
established at Wells Fargo Bank. Checks can be sent to the Rhonda Rajsich Relief Fund, c/o
Peter Nitschke, Southern California Sports Management Group, 23861 El Toro Road, Suite 700,
Lake Forest, CA, 92630. Funds can also be deposited at any Wells Fargo Branch under the
following account “Peter Nitschke for the Benefit of Rhonda Rajsich Relief.” For more
information regarding the Rhonda Rajsich Relief Fund, please contact Peter Nitschke at Southern
California Sports Management Group.
Rhonda thanks all of her fans for their thoughts, prayers and support during this difficult
time.
Updates concerning Rhonda’s progress will be posted on her website at