"What a sad situation, never want to see a match end like this" - Ana Ivanovic, James Blake and other tennis figures react to Alexander Zverev's freak injury

Alexander Zverev's 2022 French Open run came to an unexpected and painful end on Friday, as the German was forced to retire against Rafael Nadal with an ankle injury in their semifinal encounter.Trailing 7-6(8), 6-6, the World No. 3 took a nasty tumble while attempting a running forehand and rolled his ankle in the process. After a thorough examination by medical staff, the 25-year-old was deemed unfit to continue and conceded the match to the Mallorcan.The Tennis Podcast@TennisPodcastZverev comes back out on crutches to shake the umpire's hand, hug Nadal and salute the crowd.Everybody a bit shaken by this turn of events.Nadal is through to the final.3449532Zverev comes back out on crutches to shake the umpire's hand, hug Nadal and salute the crowd.Everybody a bit shaken by this turn of events.Nadal is through to the final. https://t.co/pUNNPmHhnFTennis fans on social media immediately flocked to wish the German a speedy recovery. His fellow tennis players followed suit.&quot;Get well soon Alexander Zverev! Wishing you a speedy recovery,&quot; former WTA No. 1 Ana Ivanovic tweeted.Ana Ivanovic@anaivanovicGet well soon @AlexZverev! Wishing you a speedy recovery #RolandGarros198298Get well soon @AlexZverev! Wishing you a speedy recovery #RolandGarros&quot;What a sad situation for Alexander Zverev in the semis. Never want to see a match end like this. Especially one this well played and hard fought,&quot; former ATP player James Blake tweeted.James Blake@JRBlakeWhat a sad situation for @AlexZverev in the semis. Never want to see a match end like this. Especially one this well played and hard fought.119671What a sad situation for @AlexZverev in the semis. Never want to see a match end like this. Especially one this well played and hard fought.&quot;Heartbreaking for Zverev. He’s fought so long and hard. Hoping he’s ok. Coming out to a standing ovation on court in crutches. What a moment. Speedy recovery, Alexander Zverev,&quot; Olympic gold medalist Monica Puig tweeted.Monica Puig@MonicaAce93Heartbreaking for Zverev… he’s fought so long and hard… hoping he’s ok, but doubtful he will continue12411Heartbreaking for Zverev… he’s fought so long and hard… hoping he’s ok, but doubtful he will continueMonica Puig@MonicaAce93Zverev coming out to a standing ovation on court in crutches… What a moment…15312Zverev coming out to a standing ovation on court in crutches… What a moment…Monica Puig@MonicaAce93Speedy recovery @AlexZverev 17415Speedy recovery @AlexZverev 💔&quot;Zverev on crutches, what a tough way to end the match. Hopefully not ligament damage,&quot; former ATP player and tennis coach Brad Gilbert tweeted.Brad Gilbert@bgtennisnationwow A2Z on crutches what tough way to end the match hopefully not ligament damage21211wow 😯A2Z on crutches what tough way to end the match hopefully 🙏 not ligament damage&quot;Get well soon,&quot; the Rafa Nadal Academy's official handle tweeted.Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar@rnadalacademyGet well soon, @AlexZverev! 156281036Get well soon, @AlexZverev! 💔 https://t.co/sbdcS54hTn&quot;Get well soon, Sascha,&quot; the PTPA's official handle tweeted.Professional Tennis Players Association@ptpaplayersGet well soon, Sascha #RolandGarros twitter.com/rolandgarros/s…Roland-Garros@rolandgarros#RolandGarros495👏#RolandGarros https://t.co/92f8AhegIQGet well soon, Sascha 🙏 #RolandGarros twitter.com/rolandgarros/s…&quot;To see Alexander Zverev crying there is a very tough moment, all the best to him and his team&quot; - Rafael NadalRafael Nadal was quick to wish Alexander Zverev a speedy recovery as wellRafael Nadal also joined the chorus of people wishing Alexander Zverev a speedy recovery, remarking in his post-match victory speech that it was &quot;very tough&quot; to see the German visibly in pain.&quot;I have been there in the small room with Sascha before we came back on court and to see him crying there is a very tough moment. All the best to him and his team,&quot; Nadal said.Roland-Garros@rolandgarrosFeel better soon, @AlexZverev#RolandGarros71451002Feel better soon, @AlexZverev#RolandGarros https://t.co/llsywA21jYHailing the World No. 3 as a &quot;very good colleague&quot; who was having an unbelievable tournament, the 21-time Grand Slam champion said he hoped to see him in action soon.&quot;Very tough and very sad for him. Honestly, he was playing an unbelievable tournament. He is a very good colleague on the tour. I know how much he is fighting to win a Grand Slam, but at the moment he is very unlucky. I wish him all the very best,&quot; Nadal added.Up next, the Spaniard will cross swords with either Casper Ruud or Marin Cilic in Sunday's summit clash, where he will attempt to win his 14th French Open and 22nd Grand Slam title.

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