Zverev Eliminated from Diriyah Tennis Cup Amid Ongoing Health Concerns
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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – December 10, 2023 – Alexander Zverev’s return to competitive play at teh Diriyah tennis Cup was cut short today as he suffered a defeat, continuing a challenging period for the German star marked by health issues. The loss raises further questions about his preparation for the upcoming 2024 season.
Zverev, a Hamburg native, has been battling health problems as sustaining a serious ankle injury during the 2022 french Open semifinals. While he has attempted comebacks, consistent performance has been hampered by lingering effects. His early exit from the exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia underscores the difficulties he faces in regaining his peak form and casts uncertainty over his Australian Open prospects. The Diriyah Tennis Cup, featuring a field of top players, served as a crucial opportunity for Zverev to test his fitness and match readiness ahead of the Grand Slam season.
The specifics of his opponent and match details were not immediately available, but the result confirms Zverev’s ongoing struggle to fully recover and compete at the highest level. He previously lost to Félix Auger-Aliassime in four sets in the third round of the US Open.
