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Zverev pulls out of U.S. Open with ankle surgery
The 25-year-old underwent surgery in June after damaging ligaments in his right ankle during this year's Roland Garros semi-final against Rafa Nadal.
Published on: Aug 22, 2022, 19:45:45 IST
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World number two Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from the U.S. Open as he continues his recovery following ankle surgery, tournament organisers said on Monday.
The 25-year-old underwent surgery in June after damaging ligaments in his right ankle during this year's Roland Garros semi-final against Rafa Nadal.
"Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from the US Open. Get well soon, Alex!" organisers said in a brief statement.
The German earlier said that he expected to be back from injury to play for Germany in the Davis Cup in September but added there was a chance that he could return earlier and feature at Flushing Meadows, where he reached the final in 2020.
The year's final Grand Slam gets under way next Monday.
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