Zverev out of US Open following ankle surgery

WORLD number two Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from the US Open as he continues his recovery following ankle surgery, tournament organizers said on Monday.

The 25-year-old underwent surgery in June after damaging ligaments in his right ankle during this year’s Roland Garros semi-final against Rafa Nadal.

“Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from the US Open. Get well soon, Alex!” organizers said in a brief statement.

The German earlier said that he expected to be back from injury to play for Germany in the Davis Cup in September but added there was a chance that he could return earlier and feature at Flushing Meadows, where he reached the final in 2020.

The year’s final Grand Slam gets under way next Monday. — Reuters