French Open: Zverev retires hurt in semifinal against Nadal

Alexander Zverev took a tumble in his French Open semifinal match against Rafael Nadal and was taken off the court in a wheelchair.

Germany's Alexander Zverev receives medical attention after sustaining an injury

Alexander Zverev on Friday twisted his ankle during the men's singles semifinal match against Rafael Nadal at the French Open.

The 25-year-old German took a tumble as he tried to retrieve a shot in the 12th game of the second set. He went down screaming in pain before being taken off the court Philippe Chatrier in a wheelchair.

Zverev eventually returned to the arena on crutches to concede the match. He was trailing Nadal 7-6(8), 6-6.

 

He officially shook hands with Nadal before waving the crowd goodbye.

"Very sad. He has had an unbelievable tournament and I know how much he has been fighting to win a Grand Slam. I know he is going to win not one but more than one. I wish him all the very best," said Nadal after the match.

"He is one of the biggest challenges in the tournament. It is difficult to say a lot of things today. It is a great feeling to be in the final without a doubt but at the same time, it is a tough moment. All the very best to him [Zverev]"