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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 04: Alexander Zverev of Germany waves to the crowd after Jack Sock of the United States and had to pull out of the match due to injury during his Men’s Singles third round match on Day Six of the 2021 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 04, 2021 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 04: Alexander Zverev of Germany waves to the crowd after Jack Sock of the United States and had to pull out of the match due to injury during his Men’s Singles third round match on Day Six of the 2021 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 04, 2021 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Today at the French Open, we saw one of the most heartbreaking incidents during the men’s semi-final match between Alexander Zverev and Rafael Nadal. During the second set, the German player fell hard on the ground and twisted his ankle. It was an unbearable moment for everyone involved, as his screams reverberated through the court Phillipe-Chatrier.
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At the same time, we saw Nadal’s humbleness, as he showed real sportsmanship towards the German player. As the German was going in a wheelchair into the dressing room, the Spaniard went with him to check on him. Then, they both came out on the court, as we saw Zverev on crutches. Meanwhile, many fans and former players reacted to Zverev’s injury.
Twitter reacts after Alexander Zverev suffers a horrific injury against Rafael Nadal at French Open
Former Serbian tennis player, Ana Ivanovic was in fact present in the stadium and saw the whole incident. she tweeted, “Get well soon @AlexZverev ! Wishing you a speedy recovery #RolandGarros.“
Get well soon @AlexZverev! Wishing you a speedy recovery #RolandGarros
— Ana Ivanovic (@anaivanovic) June 3, 2022
Former American tennis star, James Blake also felt bad for the German, as he wrote, “What a sad situation for @AlexZverev in the semis. Never want to see a match end like this. Especially one this well played and hard fought.“
What a sad situation for @AlexZverev in the semis. Never want to see a match end like this. Especially one this well played and hard fought.
— James Blake (@JRBlake) June 3, 2022
Rafael Nadal’s academy also put a tweet and wished for the speedy recovery of Zverev, “Get well soon, @AlexZverev!“
Get well soon, @AlexZverev! 💔 pic.twitter.com/sbdcS54hTn
— Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar (@rnadalacademy) June 3, 2022
Apart from that, many fans and the PTPA also reacted to Zverev’s injury and wished him the best of luck.
Get well soon, Sascha 🙏 #RolandGarros https://t.co/tPDDofbq2n
— Professional Tennis Players Association (@ptpaplayers) June 3, 2022
Speedy recovery Sascha @AlexZverev 👏 you played like a true champion ❤❤❤ #RolandGarros https://t.co/n7RKcNHs7P
— Rocky🏋️♂️🤸♂️ (@Hulksmash155) June 3, 2022
Sometimes it hurts. https://t.co/xxpF1qBZN1
— Zee #CHAMP14NS (@ThisIsBigZee) June 3, 2022
An awful injury that maybe could've been avoided if the players had right conditions to play in @rolandgarros and not be in a giant greenhouse with that roof completely closed, not letting any fresh air in😔🙄 Wishing @AlexZverev fast recovery🤞🏻 https://t.co/YhodRO8Egh
— petra jantol (@petrajantol5) June 3, 2022
Not the end this match deserve. Hope its not as bad as it looked…
Get well soon, @AlexZverev
And congratulations king @RafaelNadal on making to another final…#RolandGarros https://t.co/1d8iB0A5KO— Samora (@Samora281996) June 3, 2022
Horrible to watch! Praying for healing, Sasha! @AlexZverev https://t.co/Vn4dZf5l0l
— Lisa Argyle (@soxsweater) June 3, 2022
Not the way we wanted 😭💔 get well soon! https://t.co/9sdCoWRsqp
— Ricardo Franco (@RicardoFranMa) June 3, 2022
Nadal reaches the final of the French Open
Meanwhile, Nadal reaches yet another Roland Garros final. Although it was a tragic end to the match, the 13-time champion battled hard throughout the match, which lasted 3 hours and 13 minutes. The second set was poised to go to another tie breaker when Zverev retired; the final result was 7-6 6-6. In the final, Nadal will play either Casper Ruud or Marin Cilic.
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Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 3, 2022 Germany’s Alexander Zverev retires from the match after sustaining an injury as Spain’s Rafael Nadal walks along REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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