The images still bounce back and hurt. In the middle of a real game, Alexander Zverev had to withdraw from the Roland Garros 2022 semi-final against Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard prevailed 7-6 (8) 6-6, but that second-set tiebreak never came after The Teuton suffered a shocking injury that forced him out of the duel.
What injury does Alexander Zverev have?
What was seen on the field was clear: Sasha He suffered a severe sprain to his right ankle. when he was executing a normal lateral to hit his drive. The cries and gestures of pain were automatic, and he even had to leave the field in a wheelchair.
On Saturday, June 4, the German shared a post on his Instagram account boarding a plane on his departure from Paris, with a boot on his right foot and painful information. “According to the first tests, it seems that I have torn several collateral ligaments in the ankle. I will travel to Germany on Monday for further tests to determine the best and fastest recovery.”mentionted.
This Tuesday, June 7, Zverev gave an update on his condition, following surgery in Germany.
“We all have our own journey in life. This is part of mine. Next week I will be ranked number 2 in the world, the highest of my career, but this morning I had to have surgery. After further examination in Germany, they confirmed that the three lateral ligaments in my right ankle were torn. To get back to racing as soon as possible, to allow all the ligaments to heal properly and to restore full stability to my ankle, surgery was the best option. My recovery starts now and I will do everything I can to come back stronger than ever.”Zverev said he was also thankful for the messages of support he received.
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When could Zverev return?
since it was lost Wimbledon and US Open, the former world No. 2 posted that he has already recovered and will be back in action. Teuton will represent his country in the Davis Cup Finalsinstance in which Germany will face France, Australia and Belgium from 13 and 18 September in Hamburg.
“The ligaments are fully healed,” Zverev told German newspaper Sport Bild. And he spoke to the audience: “I would like there to be noise in the stadium and to have a football atmosphere. I wish it for the team. The stadium can be very noisy when the roof is closed and we need it.”
