Alexander Zverev retires vs Rafael Nadal after nasty injury in French Open clash
Alexander Zverev was forced to retire after suffering a nasty injury in his French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal on Friday afternoon.
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'To see him crying is a very tough moment' - Rafael Nadal upset by Alexander Zverev French Open retirement
Rafael Nadal said of Alexander Zverev’s injury heartbreak in their French Open semi-final that «to see him crying is a very tough moment.» Nadal and Zverev had been playing for three hours on court as they attempted to reach the final on Sunday, and with the score at 7-6(2) 6-6 in the Spaniard’s favour, Zverev heavily rolled his ankle and fell to the ground, screaming. Ad/> The German had to leave the court in a wheelchair before returning on crutches to concede the match, and Nadal spoke after the confirmation of that the match was over. /> Roland-Garros'So disappointing for everyone but mostly Zverev' — Henman on cruel injury to Zverev28 MINUTES AGO “I know how much he was fighting to win a Grand Slam,” he said.
French Open 2022: 'Just gut-wrenching' - Alexander Zverev injury horrible to see says Mats Wilander
Eurosport expert Mats Wilander has said Alexander Zverev’s injury was one of the worst things he had seen on a tennis court. Zverev was locked in battle with Rafael Nadal in their French Open semi-final when the German collapsed while tracking down a forehand. Ad/> His ankle gave way as he slid for the ball, and he appeared in serious pain before being helped into a wheelchair and off the court.
Rafael Nadal into final, Alexander Zverev leaves court in wheelchair after shocking injury in French Open
Rafael Nadal beat Alexander Zverev 7-6(2) 6-6 when the German had to retire hurt towards the end of the second set in their French Open semi-final following a nasty ankle injury. Zverev cried out in agony after going over on his ankle and the severity of the injury was immediately clear. Ad/> Speaking on Eurosport Germany, his brother Mischa said: «Sascha never cries! Something bad must have happened! That's impossible! /> Roland-GarrosHeartbreaking moment Zverev helped away in wheelchair as Nadal consoles him after injury41 MINUTES AGO »The ankle was gone.
Nadal advances to French Open final after Zverev suffers injury in 2nd set
Rafael Nadal has become the second-oldest men's finalist in French Open history after his semifinal opponent, Alexander Zverev, stopped playing Friday because of an injured right leg. Now Nadal will try to become the oldest champion at a tournament he's already won a record 13 times.
Nadal into 14th French Open final after Zverev quits with horror injury
Zverev had to leave the court in a wheelchair after turning his ankle trailing 7-6 (10/8), 6-6 after more than three hours of play.
Rafael Nadal into 14th French Open final after Alexander Zverev quits with horror injury
Rafael Nadal reached his 14th French Open final on Friday after Alexander Zverev was forced to quit their semi-final after suffering a horror right ankle injury. Zverev had to leave the court in a wheelchair after turning his ankle trailing 7-6 (10/8), 6-6 after more than three hours of play. AS IT HAPPENEDAfter screaming in anguish, a tearful Zverev was helped from the court by medics.
Nadal into French Open final after bad Zverev injury
German third seed Alexander Zverev retired injured from his French Open semi-final against 13-time champion Rafael Nadal after rolling his right ankle badly on Friday.