US EditionAlexander Zverev says lightning struck his flight to Paris for the French Open
- Alexander Zverev, the German tennis star, reported that his flight to Paris for the French Open was struck by lightning, forcing the plane to return and causing a delay in his arrival.
- The flight took off from Hamburg at 6:45 p.m. But had to return for an emergency landing, delaying Zverev's arrival.
- Zverev described the event as basically uneventful with "no real wobbling or anything," and resumed his journey at 1 a.m., arriving around 3 a.m.
- On Friday, Zverev acknowledged that it was clear to those familiar with tennis that he was not playing at full capacity and mentioned feeling unwell following the flight that included fellow players Jiri Lehecka and Brandon Nakashima.
- Zverev's delayed arrival may impact his opening match at the French Open on Sunday against American player Learner Tien.
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