The former world number 2, Alexander Zverev, seriously injured in the ankle during the semi-final of Roland-Garros against Rafael Nadal last June, will return to competition. After preparing for a return to the Davis Cup with Germany, the 25-year-old had to withdraw due to bone edema in his feet.
“I want to play before the Australian Open”
For the first in five years, Alexander Zverev was ejected from the top 10 at the end of the season (12e global). But the Olympic champion can be satisfied: he will return to the courts at the Diriyah Tennis Cup from December 8 to 10, in Saudi Arabia. In the process, he will play the World Tennis League in Dubai.
On the chain Youtube of the Saudi tournament, Alexander Zverev spoke of his return. “I just can’t wait to get back on the field, to find a competitive field, because it’s been a very long time for me. I don’t want my first event to be in Australia, did he declare. If you haven’t played a match for seven months, the level of form is different, the mental stress too. So I want to play before the Australian Open and I think that’s why Saudi Arabia is so well placed this year. »
