He starred in one of the indelible images of Roland Garros and the 2022 season. Much to his regret, because the German Alexander Zverev he broke his right ankle looking for a soccer ball Rafael Nadalwhich he coached in the 2022 semifinals.
The cry of German pain spread throughout the Philippe Chatrier stadium, silenced by the obvious tragedy. Sasha Zverev After a medical examination, he returned to the track but supported on crutches and to announce his departure.
Several months out of competition, he lost his top-10 status. A consecrated figure, he is gaining momentum in Paris towards a direct and serious fight for the Grand Slam.
He returned to the French capital, at the age of 26, on a mission to try to regain his athletic prowess. It is number 27 in the world. Not only did he return without crutches, but the Spanish coach was also absent Sergi Bruguera, with which he ended the partnership a few weeks ago, in the Madrid tournament. He has his sister Mischa with him, he also expects to be there often, and like before his father Alexander, also some time away due to health problems.
Zverev beat the South African on the Simonne Mathiue track, the third most important in the complex. Lloyd Harris by 7-6 (6), 7-6 (0) and 6-1. In the second round he will face the Slovak Alex Molcanwho surpassed the French Hugo Gaston by 6-1, 7-6 (4) and 6-4.
Source: La Verdad
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