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| Edited By: DNA Web Team |Updated: Jun 04, 2022, 08:28 PM IST
The semi-final clash between Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev saw the latter face a horrific ankle injury during the second set on Court Philippe Chatrier. This saw the player's bid for a second Grand Slam final and a maiden at the Roland Garro's end at a terrible note.
The incident had taken place during the 12th game of the second set when Zverev had looked to retrieve a backhand return from Nadal. However, the forehand from the German went wide as he was seen crashing on the ground and yelping in pain. He was immediately helped into a wheelchair and taken off the court for treatment.
A few moments later, Zverev was seen entering the court back but with crutches and Nadal following him. He was seen waving at the crowd and it was at this moment that all were happy as Nadal walked up to him and hugged him.
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He gave absolutely everything. Good job, Sascha @AlexZverev | @rolandgarros | #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/uK9pm6aF0r — ATP Tour (@atptour) June 3, 2022
The lovely gesture from the Spaniard surely won many hearts of millions on social media with some stating that it is an 'incredible gesture of kindness'.
I will never forget this moment between Zverev and Nadal. An incredible gesture of kindness from #RafaelNadal at #RolandGarros... #GOAT https://t.co/Y4taZBsQkc
— Ads (@Ads11322119) June 3, 2022
Wonderful gesture from Zeverev to come out and thank the crowd, that was completely supporting Nadal. At crucial moments not appreciating the scintillating tennis that Zeverev was producing. #RolandGarros2022 #FrenchOpen2022 #NadalvsZverev #NadalZverev — Rishabh Mehrotra (@Rish_P314) June 3, 2022
Fuck, that was awful to watch, hope Alexander Zverev makes a speedy recovery, nice gesture by Nadal. #RolandGarros — SVM (@ShivamChatak) June 3, 2022
Talking about the incident, Nadal on the court said, "Very tough and very sad for him, honestly, he was playing an unbelievable tournament. I know how much he's fighting to win a Grand Slam but for the moment he was very unlucky. The only thing is I'm sure he's going to win not one, much more than one and I wish him all the best and a very fast recovery.
"Had been a super tough match, three hours, and we didn't even finish the second set. It's one of the biggest challenges on the tour when he's playing at this super high level.
"Difficult to say a lot of things today in this situation. Of course, for me, being in the final of Roland-Garros one more time is a dream, without a doubt.
"But at the same time, to finish that way, I've been there in a small room with Sascha before we came back on the court and to see him crying there is a very tough moment so all the best to him."
