Hamstring Agony Adds to Diabetic Alexander Zverev’s Ordeal as He Delves Into On-Court Struggles at the US Open

In pursuing his passion for tennis, Alexander Zverev has endured triumph, defeat, and an array of agonies with determination and dedication. The 26-year-old German tennis player has overcome many obstacles to live his dream on the tennis court. But every now and then, he too struggles to bridge the gap between dealing with his health and playing tennis.

Although the German tennis star has been quite open about his problems with diabetes and other health concerns, another issue might just have been added to the list of his problems. During his latest run at the US Open, the 12th-ranked tennis player faced another on-court battle while revealing a major health revelation to his fans.

Alexander Zverev opened up about his recent health agony 

Even after displaying amazing tennis talent on the court, his US Open run was cut short after he was defeated by Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinal round of the tournament. During the defeat, in the post-match press conference, the German tennis player revealed how he was suffering from a hamstring injury, explaining the reason behind his slow serves.

He said, “In the second set, I felt something in my hamstring glute, left side. I couldn’t push off on my serve anymore. My serve speed was down quite a lot compared to the other days.” Along with that, he not only shared his upsetting health update with his fans but also shared the reason behind his quarterfinal performance, giving his fans a sigh of relief and cause or concern at the same time. The 12th-ranked tennis player has experienced many ups and downs this year as he tries to give every Grand Slam tournament his all while dealing with several health issues.

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However, these are not the only two problems he has faced in his entire life until now. Earlier this year, the 26-year-old tennis star revealed how his health problems, resulted in him being bullied while openly talking about his life struggles.

Zverev opened up about his suffering from a lifelong illness

The former World No. 2 appeared on the ATP Tennis Radio Podcast back in February. There, he focused on his journey with diabetes and revealed why he ended up opening up to the world about his condition. Zverev talked about how he took his own time to tell the world, including his ATP friends.

The German player was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the tender age of three. His diagnosis might have helped with managing the condition, but he also faced difficulties at school for it. As he announced the launch of his foundation for supporting diabetic children, he reportedly said: “It feels like you know, a stone coming off my shoulders in a way, because in school I was maybe bullied a little bit for it.”

But now that Zverev has settled in with himself and his health struggles, the way he handles his problems is commendable. What is your take on Zverev’s recent health revelation? Write down your thoughts in the comments section below.

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