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Zverev trains for Norrie date in Melbourne after foot problem

January 22, 2026

Story byAlexander Zverev of Germany in action during the Men’s 2nd round match against Alexandre Muller of France on day 4 of the 2026 Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park in Melbourne. James Ross/AAP/dpaDPAThu, January 22, 2026 at 8:43 AM UTC·1 min readAlexander Zverev appeared to have overcome a foot scare as he trained normally on Thursday for his Australian Open third round match against Cameron Norrie. Zverev had called for the physio in the fourth set of his second round match against Alexandre Müller on Wednesday with a left foot problem in the area of the Achilles tendon. He was able to complete the match after taking in a painkiller. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"It is a bit swollen.

Zverev trains for Norrie date in Melbourne after foot problem

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But I don't think it is something serious," he told reporters post-match. Zverev seemed untroubled as he trained for one hour ahead of Friday's match against Norrie which will be part of the night session in the John Cain Arena.
Zverev has won all six previous matches against the Briton. World number three Zverev is still chasing his first career grand slam title.
The German has been in three finals, including at last year's Australian Open where he lost to Jannik Sinner.

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Zverev trains for Norrie date in Melbourne after foot problem

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