Zverev's Knee 'A Bit Swollen' After Wimbledon Final Loss; Chancellor Merz Attends Match

German tennis player Alexander Zverev sustained a knee injury during his Wimbledon final match against Jannik Sinner. Zverev slipped on the grass in the third set, grabbing his knee. Although he continued playing without immediate treatment, he experienced his first service break shortly after the fall.

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I don't think it's that bad, but it's a bit swollen.

"I don't think it's that bad, but it's a bit swollen," Zverev stated after his 7:6 (9:7), 6:7 (2:7), 3:6, 4:6 loss to Sinner. He added, "But I can walk normally. Probably another bone-on-bone impact, but I don't think I broke anything."

Zverev noted that his serving speed decreased due to difficulties pushing off properly, but other aspects of his game remained strong. He compared the injury to one he sustained two years prior at Wimbledon, though he believes this instance is less severe. In 2024, he suffered a bone edema and a capsule strain in his knee, which led to his withdrawal from the tournament.

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But I can walk normally. Probably another bone-on-bone impact, but I don't think I broke anything.

Despite the loss and the injury, Zverev remained composed, acknowledging Sinner's superior performance. "Of course, I would have liked to lift the trophy," Zverev said, "but he was better than me today, and he deserved the victory."

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I had a little difficulty pushing off properly on the serve. That's why my serve speed decreased.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his wife Charlotte were present in the Royal Box to support Zverev. Merz visited Zverev in the locker room after the match. "He came into the locker room after the match. We talked a few words, it was nice that he was there," Zverev recounted. Merz posted on Instagram, "World-class tennis in Wimbledon. A great and fair game. Too bad it didn't work out."

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Of course, I would have liked to lift the trophy, but he was better than me today, and he deserved the victory.