Following a setback in his ankle rehabilitation, Alexander Zverev withdrew from the Davis Cup
Alexander Zverev has announced that he would not be participating in the Davis Cup because of his ongoing ailment.
The German rolled his right ankle against Rafael Nadal in the semifinals of this year’s French Open, causing severe ligament damage that required surgery.
This has resulted in the 25-year-inactivity. old’s Recent training improvements meant he was ready to represent Germany in Hamburg, where they were hosting teams from France, Australia, and Belgium.
In his team’s pre-tournament news conference, however, Zverev said he would be missing “weeks or months not days” of action due to a bone issue that “causes him a lot of agony.”
I’m very bummed I can’t play this week,” he lamented. Playing in front of my local fans at a venue I’m familiar with was a huge motivation for me to make the team.
Many of my aches and pains are brought on by a condition called bone edema. I don’t remember whether it was yesterday or the day before, but during practice with Oscar (Otte), I became so exhausted that I could neither run nor walk.
“I later learned that it was a bone edema, therefore I won’t be able to participate here and it’s not a matter of days, it’s more of an issue of weeks, or most likely even months.”
Michael Kohlmann, captain of Germany’s Davis Cup squad, announced that Yannick Hanfmann will replace Alexander Zverev.
Alexander Zverev Injury
Kohlmann remarked, “The fact that Alexander can’t play is really terrible for him and for us.” Given his importance to our team, his absence will make it more difficult to reach the Malaga final. Alexander’s presence on the ground will help make up for his absence, and I have no doubt that the squad will get even closer as a result. The team’s unity is on full display with Yannick’s readiness to jump in right away.
In May, Zverev fell awkwardly during his match against Nadal, sustaining an injury so severe that he needed a wheelchair to leave the court. The case of Philippe-Chatrier.
A few days later, he had surgery on his ankle when it was discovered that he had ruptured many ligaments.
He had planned to return to play before the season ended, but the injury prevented him from competing at Wimbledon and the US Open.
