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Wimbledon 2022: Why is World No. 2 Alexander Zverev not playing in The Championships?

The most prestigious Grand Slam of the seasonstarts in the last week of June. However, the current No.2 player of the ATP ranking, Alexander Zverev won't be part of it due a situation in his last tournament.

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Alexander Zverev during The Championships - Wimbledon 2021 at All England Club
© AELTC/Edward Whitaker - Pool/Getty ImagesAlexander Zverev during The Championships - Wimbledon 2021 at All England Club

Alexander Zverev has been playing very good tennis during the 2022 ATP Tour. In fact, he made it to the French Open semifinals for the second consecutive time. In addition, Zverev holds a 29-10 record in the current season.

Although, Zverev won’t be part of The Championships, he is currently the No.2 in the ATP ranking. In addition he has reached finals both in Montpellier and Madridduring this year’s tour. In addition, he has participated in the 2022 Acapulco Open and in the Indian Wells Masters.

However, the reason Alexander Zverev won’t play at the All England Club’s tournament is usual for players, he was in a good-performing season after he defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open. So, here’s the reason for this.

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Why is World No. 2 Alexander Zverev not playing in The Championships?

During hisFrench Open semifinal matchup against Rafael Nadal, the Germanplayertore his ligaments. Days after it, he went on to surgery. Although he is currentlyunder recovery he won’t be part of this year’s edition of theAll England Club tournament.

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In his last Wimbledonparticipation, he lost to Felix Auger Aliassimein a five-set matchup. The Canadian playerand Zverev played in the fourth round of the All England Club’s tournament last year. In fact, Zverev didn’t lose a set during his previous three games in the Wimbledon 2021 edition.

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