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.
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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.
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.
'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.