Alexander Zverev eyes December return from ankle injury at Diriyah Tennis Cup

Munich: Former world No. 2 Alexander Zverev is planning a return to the courts during December from a serious ankle injury , his brother and manager Mischa said on Wednesday. Former US Open runner-up Zverev has been sidelined since June’s French Open with a ligament tear and could return for December 8-10’s Diriyah Tennis Cup in Saudi Arabia. “He needs a few matches before the start of the season. Training sessions at home, without a crowd, are different,” Mischa Zverev told Eurosport. “He needs to be on the court against a good player, with ball boys and girls, referees, to feel the adrenalin again.” Zverev has been sidelined since tearing ankle ligaments during his semi-final against Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros.

🚨 Alexander Zverev est de retour à l'entraînement ! 🇩🇪

Absent depuis Roland-Garros, l'Allemand prévoit de faire son retour pour la World Tennis League, exhibition du 19 au 24 décembre à Dubai pour préparer la saison 2023. 🔙https://t.co/aAVGuYRt8G

— Univers Tennis 🎾 (@UniversTennis) November 5, 2022

He left the court in a wheelchair and subsequently underwent surgery to repair three torn ligaments in his right ankle. A planned return at the Davis Cup in September came up short when Zverev pulled out after experiencing "extreme pain" . The tournament in the Middle East will allow the 25-year-old to prepare for the United Cup, which starts in late December before the Australian Open, beginning on January 29. Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.