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Alexander Zverev Provides Injury Update Ahead of Incoming Career-High Ranking

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Alexander Zverev updated fans on Tuesday following his surgery for the three torn lateral ligaments in his right ankle, an injury that he suffered during his French Open semifinal match vs. Rafael Nadal last week.

In his Instagram post, the German tennis player also noted a big accomplishment he will reach next week despite not being able to compete for the time being.

“We all have our own journey in life,” Zverev wrote. “This is part of mine. Next week I’ll reach a career high ranking of number 2 in the world, but this morning I had to undergo surgery.