The world No. 2 player Alexander Zverev has revealed the cause of his recent physical struggles, so he won’t be competing at this week’s China Open.
Only a few weeks before his loss to the American in the US Open quarterfinal, Zverev was defeated by Fritz again in his first singles match at the Laver Cup on Saturday. Fritz and Ben Shelton defeated him and Carlos Alcaraz in the doubles just one day before that setback.
On the last day of competition, Zverev, however, made amends for his mistakes as he helped Team Europe defeat Team World 13-11 by defeating Frances Tiafoe in a final set tie-breaker.
However, Zverev’s performance during the tournament was obviously subpar, and he has now confirmed that he is suffering from pneumonia.
Zverev told this in a recent interview: “Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with pneumonia, which explains the physical difficulties I’ve had in recent months. I have to take care of my health first so that I can compete again as soon as possible.”
He added: “I am very disappointed that I had to withdraw from the China Open. I will miss my Chinese fans in Beijing and hope to be able to play in front of them again soon.”
Alexander Zverev in 2024
Currently the world no.2 (career-high), Zverev played his last match on the 22nd of September when he beat world no.15 Francis Tiafoe 6-7(5) 7-5 10-5
in the round robin in the Laver Cup (draw).At present, during this year Alexander has an overall 57-18 match record. Alexander has won 2 titles in 2024 in Australia and Rome. Zverev reached the final at the French Open and Hamburg.
Alexander Zverev will play the world no.21 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Round Robin on Sunday at 2:00 pm on CENTER COURT. The head to head is 6-2 for Zverev.
The German has won 2 titles in 2024 in Australia and Rome. Alexander got to the final at the French Open and in Hamburg (Hamburg Open).
Alexander won 23 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts and 7 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Alexander Zverev |
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