Alexander Zverev pulls out of Davis Cup after suffering injury setback as he stepped up ankle rehabilitation

Alexander Zverev has revealed he will miss the Davis Cup after another injury setback. The German suffered ligament damage requiring surgery after rolling is right ankle in his French Open semi-final match against Rafael Nadal earlier this year. Ad The 25-year-old has been out of action since.

However, having stepped up his training recently, was expected to represent Germany as they welcomed France, Australia and Belgium to Hamburg. US OpenFrom Fritz to Garcia, six players who could be the next surprise US Open winner25/08/2022 AT 13:41 But in his side’s pre-tournament press conference, Zverev explained he had a bone injury that «causes him a lot of pain» and expected to be out for ‘weeks or months not days’. «To be part of the Davis Cup in my hometown Hamburg was my big goal, which motivated me again and again during the last weeks.

»The fact that this dream has now been shattered makes me incredibly sad. I tried everything to be here, but these new problems force me to withdraw. «I will still stay in Hamburg and support the team from the bench,» Yannick Hanfmann in Zverev's place according to Germany's Davis Cup captain Michael Kohlmann.

«The fact that Alexander cannot play is very painful for him as well as for us,» said Kohlmann. «He is a player who makes the difference and his withdrawal will make it harder for us to reach the final in Malaga. However, I am convinced that the team will now be even closer together and will also be able to compensate for his absence with Alexander's support on the ground.