German tennis player Alexander Zverev, former world number two and seriously injured in a Roland Garros semi-final, is planning to return to the courts at the exhibition tournament in December, his brother and manager Misha explained to Eurosport television network.
“He needs a few games before the start of the (new) season. Training sessions at home without spectators are different. He needs to be on the court with a ball boy and a referee against a good player to get that adrenaline feeling again ”, guessed Misha Zverev, explaining that his brother was no longer in pain.
The 2020 US Open runners-up may reappear before participating in the Diriyah Tennis Cup (December 8–10), an exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia, in the United Cup, a competition for mixed teams that should begin. Is. 2023 season, in late December and early January, in Australia (Brisbane, Perth, Sydney).
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The competition should serve as a dress rehearsal for the first Grand Slam Australian Open to be held in Melbourne from 16 to 29 January.
Alexander Zverev, currently twelfth in the ATP rankings, suffered a serious injury (torn three external ligaments in his right ankle) in the Roland Garros semi-final against Rafa Nadal in early June.
He initially considered returning to a Davis Cup duel in September, but resigned at the last minute due to ankle swelling. “I must be careful, otherwise it may be dangerous for the future,” he then explained.
AFP
