Zverev says he likely has 'several' torn ankle ligaments
Alexander Zverev said on Saturday that he has "several torn lateral ligaments" in his right ankle after suffering the injury during his French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal.
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The French Open is close to finding out the second of its two singles champions, and Day 15 sees Rafael Nadal take on Casper Ruud in the final on Sunday. The experienced Spaniard seeks to extend his eye-watering record at Roland-Garros, chasing his 14th title on the Parisian clay, whilst the Norwegian Ruud is after his first Grand Slam trophy.
Alexander Zverev reveals he has 'torn several lateral ligaments' after French Open heartbreak against Rafael Nadal
Alexander Zverev says he has suffered torn ligaments after rolling his ankle in his French Open semi-final match against Rafael Nadal. The German trailed Nadal 7-6 (10-8) 6-6 and had to leave Court Philippe-Chatrier in a wheelchair during the match. Ad/> After receiving treatment on court, Zverev was wheeled into the locker room before later returning on crutches to confirm his retirement.
French Open 2022: Alexander Zverev Says He Likely Has "Several" Torn Ankle Ligaments
Alexander Zverev said on Saturday that he has "several torn lateral ligaments" in his right ankle after suffering the injury during his French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal. The German world number three turned his ankle while trailing Nadal 7-6 (10/8), 6-6 on Friday, screaming in pain before retiring from the match minutes later. "Based on the first medical checks, it looks like I have torn several lateral ligaments in my right foot," Zverev wrote in an Instagram post.
Alexander Zverev tore 'several lateral ligaments' in right foot during French Open semifinal
Alexander Zverev has revealed he tore «several lateral ligaments» in his right foot in the injury which ended his run at the French Open on Friday.
Alexander Zverev posts fresh update on French Open injury with 'several ligaments' torn
Alexander Zverev has shared a fresh update on the horror injury that forced him to retire from his French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal, and confirmed that initial assessments showed he had torn "several ligaments". The third seed went down on his ankle ahead of the third set tiebreak and had to be taken off court in a wheelchair before re-emerging on crutches to officially retire at 7-6(8) 6-6 down.
Alexander Zverev says torn ligaments in foot ended his French Open campaign
Alexander Zverev said he suffered torn ligaments after rolling on his ankle and being forced to retire from his French Open semi-final against 13-time champion Rafael Nadal on Friday. "I am now on my way back home. Based on the first medical checks, it looks like I have torn several lateral ligaments in my right foot," the German, who was seeded third at Roland Garros, wrote on Instagram on Saturday.
Rafael Nadal vs Casper Ruud, French Open Men's Singles Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Rafael Nadal will eye his 14th French Open title as he takes on Norwegian eighth seed Casper Ruud in the men's singles final at Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris. Nadal is yet to lose a final while Ruud will be playing his first slam final. Nadal defeated third seed Alexander Zverev in the semi-final after the German had to pull put of their match due to an ankle injury. Ruud, on the other hand, had to come from a set down to beat Croatian Marin Cilic in the other semifinal.