Former American tennis player and legend of the game John McEnroe in conversation with Alexander Zverev during the recently concluded Australian Open. (Getty Images)
The talented German tennis star Alexander Zverev suffered a terrible ankle injury during his semi-final match against Rafael Nadal at the 2022 French Open – he gave a promising update on the same
Alexander Zverev squandered four set points in the first set. The Spaniard showed his composure in the crunch moments to bag the first set 7-6 (10-8). The 25-year-old dominated the early goings of the second set. He led 5-2 before dropping four out of the next five games to the veteran.
During the last point of the 12th game, Nadal played a forehand into open space and the youngster rushed to his right to make the return. However, he twisted his ankle in the process and fell on his back, grimacing in pain.
Zverev experienced excruciating pain as Nadal was quick to check on his opponent’s well-being. The medical team rushed in and later it was confirmed that Zverev would not be able to continue the match.
We had to wait a little longer to get the reports on the extent of Zverev’s injury. He had torn all three lateral ligaments in his right ankle. Zverev walked back onto the court with the help of crutches and received a great ovation from the crowd. Alexander Zverev underwent surgery last month and promised to do everything to come back stronger.
He recently posted a video on his Instagram account where he walked gingerly, but most importantly, without crutches.
This is great news for tennis lovers all over the world. The current world No. 2 is currently doing his rehabilitation. There is still no information regarding when he might return back in action.
The US Open begins on 29th August. There are still over six weeks left but the thought of Zverev returning by that time might be a bit too optimistic. We hope he recovers soon and we see him back on court enthralling us like always.
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