Alexander Zverev Withdraws from Hamburg Open Due to Back Injury
German tennis star Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from the upcoming Hamburg Open 500, a tournament held in his hometown, citing persistent back problems. The announcement was made by the tournament organizers on Friday, May 15, 2026. Zverev recently suffered a round of 16 defeat to Italian Luciano Darderi at the Rome Masters 1000, where he first alleged back discomfort. His primary objective now is to recover fully in time for the French Open (Roland Garros), scheduled from May 24 to June 7, where he is set to compete as the second seed following the withdrawal of current champion Carlos Alcaraz due to a wrist injury. Despite Zverev's absence, the Hamburg Open retains a strong field, featuring three top-10 players: Alex de Miñaur, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Ben Shelton. This marks the first time since 2008, when the event was a Masters 1000, that seven of the top 20 ATP-ranked players are participating in the tournament.
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