Alexander Zverev confirmed that his recovery is going well and he definitely plans to do something in December. Zverev, 25, hasn’t played against Rafael Nadal since he broke his ankle ligaments at the French Open.
Zverev, who was aiming to return in September representing Germany in the Davis Cup final, suffered from bone edema in preparation for the return and eventually sealed his season.
The first World Tennis League is expected to start in Dubai in December. The tournament will take place from 19 to 24 December and among the participants are Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios, Elena Rybakina and Bianca Andreescu. Zverev is back on the training ground and wants to play a few games next month.
“Hey guys, quick update. I’m very happy to be back on the court and can’t wait to finally start competing in December and be back in Dubai for the World Tennis League.
It will be exciting. See you there, “Zverev said in a video for the World Tennis League.
Before Zverev goes to the United Arab Emirates and Dubai, he will make a stop in Saudi Arabia.
The Diriyah Tennis Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia from 8 to 10 December. In 2019, the Diriyah Tennis Cup held its first edition. At that time Zverev was among the participants. Zverev is looking forward to returning to Saudi Arabia.
“I am happy to finally be able to return to the field after the injury. It is all the better that I can celebrate my comeback before the official start of the 2023 season. I think the Diriyah Tennis Cup offers an excellent opportunity for that and I am not looking forward to it. now to be in Saudi Arabia for the first time, “Zverev said in the tournament’s press release.
The 2022 season was not an easy one for Zverev, who did not achieve his goal of winning a Grand Slam this year.