“If it’s a fracture in the bone or a tear or…” Alexander Zverev’s brother Mischa gives an update on the German’s injury, hints at missing 2024 Paris Olympics

Alexander Zverev is the defending champion at the Olympics, having won the gold medal at the Tokyo Games.

“If it’s a fracture in the bone or a tear or…” Alexander Zverev’s brother Mischa gives an update on the German’s injury, hints at missing 2024 Paris Olympics

Mischa Zverev(L), Alexander Zverev(R) (Via Imago)

Alexander Zverev’s brother Mischa Zverev has given an update about his brother’s 2024 Paris Olympics participation after his injury at Wimbledon. Alexander had had a nasty fall on his knee during his third-round match against Cameron Norrie. 

During the match, he had to run forward to receive a drop shot but during the process, he slid and dug his knee into the grass. While he was not in much pain then, it showed effects during his fourth-round match against Taylor Fritz. Despite taking a two-set lead, the 27-year-old could not close out the match, giving the American safe passage into the quarterfinals. 

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After the five-set loss, Alexander Zverev revealed that he had suffered a bone edema and a capsule tear. Bone edema is when fluid fills up the bone marrow, causing immense distress and pain to the person. On top of that, he suffered a capsule tear, which only increased pain. 

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His brother Mischa revealed that Alexander will consult a doctor in Monaco and gave an update on his chances of taking part in the Summer Games. 

If it's a fracture in the bone or a tear or whatever, then you have to look at how long it takes. But then the Olympics could be in danger
Mischa Zverev revealed via ASB Zeitung

Alexander will be hoping to recover in time for the Paris Olympics. He is the defending champion in the men’s singles, having won the gold medal at the Tokyo Games.

Mischa Zverev confirms his younger brother’s plan to compete at the Hamburg 

Although Alexander Zverev’s Paris Olympics participation remains uncertain, Mischa Zverev revealed that there is another tournament that is planned for his brother. 

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Alexander Zverev (Via Imago)

According to Mischa, Alexander is scheduled to play in his home tournament, the Hamburg Open. The ATP 500 tournament is scheduled to get underway on July 13, with the Olympics taking place after it. Depending on the diagnosis, there is a high chance that Alexander might miss the Hamburg event to recover fully for the Summer Games. 

He had a good run during the grass swing, especially at Wimbledon. He was dominant in most of his matches at the Championships but failed to consolidate a solid lead against Taylor Fritz. In hindsight, the injury probably played a big part in his defeat to the American. 

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