Alexander Zverev has opened up on the serious injury that cost him a chance of making the French Open final.
The German player, still seeking a first Grand Slam title, was in the midst of a colossal battle with Rafael Nadal on Friday when disaster struck. Having lost the first set 7-6, Zverev was wide with a forehand as his Spanish opponent ensured a chaotic second set would end with another tiebreak.
But as he played the shot, the 25-year-old lost balance and badly went over on his right ankle. The immediate screams indicated the injury was severe, and sure enough he was taken off court in a wheelchair.
