Alexander Zverev exclusive - 'Exact date for a comeback hasn't been set yet' as he continues ankle recovery

Alexander Zverev has admitted he is not sure when he will return to competitive action but said he is making “important progress” in his recovery from his ankle injury. The Tokyo 2020 gold medallist has been out injured since June 3 after he took a nasty tumble and tore several ligaments in his right ankle which forced him to withdraw from his French Open semi-final match against Rafael Nadal. Ad/> The world No.

2 said he is healing “very well”, but is not sure when he will be able to return to the tennis court with the US Open on the horizon. US OpenDjokovic on US Open entry list — but he needs Covid rules to change17 HOURS AGO «The healing process is going very well,” he told Eurosport. “I'm making important progress every day and I'm looking forward to the next tasks that will bring me closer and closer to the tennis court.

“An exact date for a comeback hasn't been set yet, but I'm working every day to make sure it happens as soon as possible.» Zverev went into more detail about the lengthy recovery process he is undergoing. «The days are very long,” the 25-year-old explained. “You start very early and finish in the evening.

We do a lot of exercises, there are always new ones that are added permanently. “The foot is treated, mobility is worked out, strength and stability are rebuilt. In some cases, normal walking and running are re-learned.