Rafael Nadal reaches French Open final after Zverev injured in fall
Rafael Nadal reached the final of the French Open after opponent Alexander Zverev was forced to retire injured.
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'Hearing those cries you knew it was serious' - Chris Evert on horror Alexander Zverev injury at French Open
Eurosport expert Chris Evert has given her immediate reaction to the heartbreaking scenes as Alexander Zverev was forced to retire injured against Rafael Nadal. Nadal progressed to the final at Roland-Garros, but with the match having been in the balance against Zverev at 7-6(2) 6-6 when the German had to retire hurt following a nasty ankle injury. Ad/> Zverev cried out in agony after going over on his right ankle, and the severity of the injury was immediately clear.
‘A piece of your life is taken away’ - Brother Mischa on Alexander Zverev's heartbreaking injury at French Open
Eurosport expert Mischa Zverev has given his immediate reaction to the heartbreaking scenes as his brother, Alexander Zverev, was forced to retire injured. Rafael Nadal progressed through to the final at Roland-Garros, but with the match having been in the balance against Zverev at 7-6(2) 6-6 when the German had to retire hurt following a nasty ankle injury. Ad/> Zverev cried out in agony after going over on his right ankle, and the severity of the injury was immediately clear.
Nadal vuelve a la final por su coraje y la lesión de Zverev
De noche y de día, al aire libre y bajo techo, con el pie izquierdo permanentemente lesionado, por el lado más difícil del cuadro y después de ganar al número uno del mundo y también al tres con un poquito de fortuna involuntaria y desgraciada, por la lesión de Alexander Zverev. Así volvió a la final de, que jugará el domingo (15:00) ante Casper Ruud o Marin Cilic después de pasar por retirada del alemán, que estaba compitiendo bastante bien, cuando le vencía por 7-6 (8) y 6-6 en un partido que transitaba por su tercera hora (y 18 minutos). Zverev se torció el tobillo derecho al intentar devolver un tiro del balear y abandonó entre lágrimas tras salir en silla de ruedas y volver a la pista con muletas. El duelo iba para épico hasta que el infortunio lo detuvo cuando la fatiga hacía ya mella en los dos jugadores.
Nadal through to French Open final after Zverev injury
Rafael Nadal is through to the French Open final after Alexander Zverev suffered an ankle injury and was forced to withdraw from their semi-final match.
Nadal back in French Open final after injured Zverev stops
PARIS: Rafael Nadal was locked in a tight, compelling and lengthy French Open semifinal Friday when his opponent, third-seeded Alexander Zverev, ran to his right to chase a shot and twisted his right ankle. Zverev crumpled to the ground, wailing in agony and clutching at his lower leg. His black outfit, arms and legs caked with rust-colored clay, Zverev was helped up by a trainer, then taken away from the court in a wheelchair.
Watch: Alexander Zverev, On Crutches, Gets Standing Ovation After French Open Semi-Final Heartbreak vs Rafael Nadal
Alexander Zverev's French Open 2022 campaign ended in heartbreak as he was forced to pull out of his semi-final match against Rafael Nadal at Court Philippe Chatrier on Friday after turning his ankle while trying to hit a return. As he tried to play the shot, Zverev screamed in anguish and was immediately down on the ground, visibly writhing in pain. He was then taken off the court on a wheelchair. He returned later to shake hands with the umpire, give a hug to Rafael Nadal and then wave goodbye to the crowd.
Rafael Nadal sends message to Alexander Zverev after opponent suffers horror ankle injury in French Open semi-final
Rafael Nadal has wished Alexander Zverev ‘a very fast recovery’ after his opponent suffered a horror injury in their French Open semi-final.