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IN PICS: How Alexander Zverev twisted his ankle in French Open 2022 semifinal against Rafael Nadal
Zverev twisted his ankle as he tried to retrieve a shot in the 12th game of the second set
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Nadals reaction
"Tough now. Very sad, he was playing an unbelievable tournament, he`s a very good colleague on the tour," Nadal said. "I know how much he`s fighting to win a Grand Slam."
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Unfortunate end for an exceptional game
The German had been giving the 13-time Roland Garros champion a run for his money until he screamed out in agony after rolling his right ankle in the final point of the 12th game of the second set.
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It was a tough fight in SF
He was trailing Nadal 7-6(8) 6-6 when the match ended abruptly.
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Returned to arena on crutches
After several minutes off-court, he returned to the Philippe Chatrier arena on crutches to concede the match.
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Sad end to Alexander Zverevs French Open 2022
Zverev twisted his ankle as he tried to retrieve a shot in the 12th game of the second set and screamed in pain before being taken off the court Philippe Chatrier in a wheelchair.