Tennis-Zverev finally playing pain-free after injury nightmare

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 19, 2023 Germany's Alexander Zverev walks off the court after losing his second round match against Michael Mmoh of the U.S. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

(Reuters) - Alexander Zverev said he was finally playing without any pain and enjoying his tennis again after a serious ankle injury and subsequent complications derailed his 2022 season.

Zverev, 25, had surgery to repair damaged ankle ligaments following an injury he sustained during his French Open semi-final against Rafa Nadal in June last year.