Alexander Zverev Opens Up on Major Health Issue After Loss to Taylor Fritz: ‘Never Seen Such a Big Error’
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The German appeared debilitated during the Halle semifinal against Fritz and explained what happened
Zverev says glucose sensor malfunction affected Halle semi-final loss to Fritz
Alexander Zverev, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at four, uses Medtronic technology to help regulate his glucose levels. (EPA Images pic) BERLIN: French Open champion Alexander Zverev said a malfunctioning glucose sensor left him feeling unwell during his Halle Open semi-final defeat by Taylor Fritz on Saturday. Zverev, who came into the match with a poor recent record against the American after losing their previous six meetings, lost 6…
Roland-Garros' winner, leaned Saturday against his black beast, the American Taylor Fritz (9th), in the semifinals of Halle's ATP 500 tournament, diminished by his diabetes problems and the malfunctioning of his sensor
German tennis player Alexander Zverev has been fighting diabetes all his life, and in Halle he lost his match because of that disease.
Alexander Zverev Opens Up on Major Health Issue After Loss to Taylor Fritz: ‘Never Seen Such a Big Error’
Fresh off his French Open triumph, Alexander Zverev looked destined to reach the Terra Wortmann Open semifinal at the grass-court event. However, that dream slipped away as American Taylor Fritz, extending his dominance with a 7-straight win over the world No. 3, battled back to claim the three-set victory. However, at the end of the match, it was the German’s blood sugar level that triggered physical distress and ultimately handed the American …
For the fourth time in a row Alexander Zverev fails in the semi-finals of the tennis tournament in Halle. But for the defeat the diabetic has an explanation: A defective sensor forces him to take a lot of sugar.
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