Tennis-Zverev says torn ligaments in foot ended his French Open campaign

Tennis player Alexander Zverev reveals concerns about his ankle injury which forced him to withdraw from the French open semi-final as "very serious" in an announcement on his instagram handle, in Paris, France June 4, 2022 in this still image obtained from a video on social media. Instagram/Alexander Zverev/via REUTERS

PARIS (Reuters) - Alexander Zverev said he suffered torn ligaments after rolling on his ankle and being forced to retire from his French Open semi-final against 13-time champion Rafael Nadal on Friday.

"I am now on my way back home. Based on the first medical checks, it looks like I have torn several lateral ligaments in my right foot," the German, who was seeded third at Roland Garros, wrote on Instagram on Saturday.