(VIDEO) Heart-breaking moment Zverev helped away in wheelchair after horrific injury against Nadal at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal reached the final of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros but not as he would've hoped as Alexander Zverev had to retire after a horrific ankle injury which stopped his charge.

With the second set closing in on another tie-break, Zverev appeared to twist his ankle and had to be escorted from the court in a wheelchair to a standing ovation from the crowd.

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Nadal stood by the side of the German ace as he consoled him through a difficult time. He later returned to the court to shake hands with the Spaniard who will now face Casper Ruud or Marin Cilic who will face off later.

Watch the video below.

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