For Zverev, who uses the Head Gravity Pro, he has all the shots and ample power and undoubtedly likes that his racket does not unduly accentuate any one part of his game.

Alexander Zverev's Racquet Specs It has silicone in the handle, lead tape in the hoop (at 12 o'clock) and his racquets are all matched so they have the same swing weight, static weight, and balance.

Zverev was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 3, and has received a TUE that allows him to use insulin to regulate his blood sugar levels.

Djokovic said after losing to Zverev in the semi-finals of the ATP Finals that “there is that respect and appreciation for each other that is more important than winning or losing”. The world No 1 described Zverev as a “friend off the court” and was also full of praise for him after he lifted the trophy on Sunday.

Zverev was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 3, and has received a TUE that allows him to use insulin to regulate his blood sugar levels.

On June 7, 2022, Alexander Zverev underwent surgery to repair three ligaments in his right ankle after sustaining a brutal injury late in the second set of his Roland Garros semifinal with Rafael Nadal.

Much to his annoyance, diabetic tennis star, Alexander Zverev, was asked to leave the court to inject his insulin. With the right treatment and management, diabetes need not necessarily be a barrier for elite athletes.

She is an advocate for all children and tirelessly promotes strong families. Adele has Type 1 Diabetes and wears an insulin pump. She is a former National Spokesperson for Medtronic Diabetes.

Zverev was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 3, and has received a TUE that allows him to use insulin to regulate his blood sugar levels.

RAFAEL NADAL previously revealed that his legendary rivalry with Roger Federer remained on the court - because they are good friends off it. The pair - often referred to collectively as 'Fedal' - are the two most-successful male tennis players of all time with a combined 42 Grand Slam singles titles.

French Open organisers have U-turned after telling Alexander Zverev that he would have to inject himself with insulin during an off-court toilet break. The world No 27 has type-1 diabetes and Roland Garros chiefs weren't happy when he injected himself during his fourth-round match.

In general, athletes with type 1 diabetes perform training and competition with elevated circulating insulin levels and blunted glucagon responses that typically require a high rate of carbohydrate consumption in race events.