“My parents were very scared. They were very worried. Mum was crying a lot. “Some of them said, ‘No, you have to stop... there is no way you can be a professional athlete with this kind of illness. (Type 1 Diabetes).There is no way you can play such a hard physical sport’ …This is what really stuck in my mind, made me quite upset, to be honest”
Zverev has won a title at every single level of big events. One of the most inspiring stories in tennis ❤️
Alex Zverev was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at the age of just 4. He needs regular insulin injections, and has to manage his condition carefully.
You never heard @AlexZverev moan, complain or ever use it as an excuse.
He is now a GRAND SLAM CHAMPION!