Tennis - Zverev fears for Olympic participation after Wimbledon exit
Alexander Zverev will undergo examination again on Wednesday in Monaco to clarify if he sustained a more serious injury a few weeks before the Olympic Games, which open on July 26.
During a doctor's visit in London, approximately 40 millimeters of fluid and blood were removed from his swollen left knee. There is a suspicion of something more severe, reported Mischa Zverev during streaming provider Prime. His younger brother will visit another doctor in Monaco on Wednesday for more precise knee scans. Alexander Zverev sustained the injury in his villa in Monaco on the previous Saturday during his third-round victory against Taylor Fritz.
"If it's a bone fracture in the bone or a tear or whatever, we need to see how long it takes. But then the Olympics could be in danger," explained Mischa Zverev.
Alexander Zverev appeared visibly tired after a 2:0-set lead against Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals on Monday and withdrew from the match. In the previous round, when he slipped and overextended his knee on the grass against Cameron Norrie, he suffered a bone edema and a capsule tear, stated the 27-year-old Olympic champion from Tokyo. "My knee is relatively swollen. But it's nothing extraordinary severe or that I'll be out for a long time," said Zverev afterward.
- Despite the ongoing concern about his knee injury, Alexander Zverev remains hopeful to participate in the Olympic Games, set to begin in London on July 26.
- The Olympic Games, a prestigious event held every four years, features various sports, including tennis, with Wimbledon being one of its popular courts.
- Great Britain, the host nation for the upcoming Olympic Games, is known for its exceptional tennis history, most notably the Wimbledon Championships held at the All England Club in London.
- While training in Monaco, Alexander Zverev's brother, Mischa Zverev, also has ties to tennis, having competed in numerous international tournaments.
- During the Olympic Games, athletes from around the world, including Germany, will showcase their skills and compete for gold medals, similar to the Tennis Grand Slam tournaments.
- On the lush lawn courts of Olympia, Alexander Zverev's skill and talent on the tennis court would undoubtedly be an asset to his home country, Germany, especially at the Olympic Games.
- Despite his brother's knee injury, both Alexander Zverev and Mischa Zverev are respected players in their own right, with Alexander excelling in tennis tournaments like Wimbledon and Mischa contesting in various international events.
