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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ken Maguire

Wimbledon finalist Alexander Zverev is using his tennis success to raise diabetes awareness

APTOPIX Britain Wimbledon Tennis - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Alexander Zverev has more than just defending champion Jannik Sinner to deal with on Sunday in the Wimbledon final.

The 29-year-old German has Type 1 diabetes, which requires him to monitor his glucose levels and, if needed, inject insulin during matches.

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