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Casual Take on Zverev's Journey to Semis in Halle
Tennis ace Alexander Zverev is still eyeing his maiden grass court title, after securing a spot in the semifinals for the third year straight in Halle, Westphalia. As the world number three, Zverev bested Italian Flavio Cobolli 6:4, 7:6 (8:6) in the quarterfinals. In the semis, he takes on Russian Daniil Medvedev this coming Saturday.
Health Hiccups in the Starting Blocks
Things weren't smooth sailing from the get-go against Hamburg champion Cobolli. Zverev endured health issues right from the beginning. After bagging Cobolli's first service game, Zverev exited the court at 1:0, 40:40, and returned after three minutes. Zverev was clearly grappling with stomach troubles, an issue he's grappled with before, as recently as a few weeks ago in Hamburg.
Calling it as He Sees It
"Everything was fine before the match. Then out of nowhere, I didn't feel well, left the court, and chucked up. I've never had that happen before," Zverev candidly admitted. "After that, I think I played a decent match."
The Tiebreaker Decides It All
Post his return, Zverev touched his stomach a few times but played focused and took the first set 6:4 in 47 minutes. In the second set, both Zverev and Cobolli held their service games effortlessly. Zverev missed two break points at 2:2. The set went to a tiebreak, where Zverev won 8:6 after 1 hour and 40 minutes, clinching the victory with his second match point.
A Peek at Past Struggles
Alexander Zverev's ongoing battles with stomach woes have played a noticeable role in his recent professional tennis performances. Back in May 2025, Zverev was struck by a stomach infection that seriously hampered his play at the Hamburg Open, leading to an early elimination in the round of 16. He lamented that withdrawing due to illness would have invited criticism, but his loss was truly due to the stomach infection [2].
Just last month, in June 2025, Zverev experienced another abrupt stomach-related problem. He described feeling abysmal with stomach pains and had to vomit during a match, even though he felt better roughly fifteen minutes later, the incident highlighted the unpredictable and disruptive nature of these stomach problems for him. He noted the following hours after the episode would be crucial for his condition and performance [1].
These stomach troubles are part of the broader physical challenges Zverev faces, as is common among tennis players, who often compete while battling various discomforts, such as soreness and minor injuries across different body parts [3]. However, Zverev’s stomach problems stand out as a recurrent issue that has directly impacted his ability to perform optimally in some crucial tournaments recently.
In brief, Alexander Zverev has experienced previous stomach problems, including a significant stomach infection back in 2025 that hindered his Hamburg Open performance and a sudden stomach pain and vomiting episode last month, both negatively affecting his tennis performance and overall results [1][2].
- Alexander Zverev's health issues, specifically his recurring stomach troubles, took a toll during his quarterfinal match against Flavio Cobolli in Halle, despite his victory.
- Despite the health challenges, Zverev's love for tennis, as showcased by his recent success in sports such as tennis, remains undeterred, as he sets his sights on the grass court title in Halle.
