Tallon Griekspoor Apologizes for Withdrawing from Quarterfinal Against Zverev

Tallon Griekspoor has officially withdrawn from the Vienna Open, leading to a walkover for Alexander Zverev into the semifinals. Griekspoor’s exit was due to a back injury and was announced before their scheduled match. This unfortunate event followed another withdrawal earlier in the day, when Felix Auger-Aliassime also retired from his quarterfinal match at the Swiss Indoors in Basel.

Following his withdrawal, Griekspoor expressed his regrets to fans through a social media post. He stated, “I’m sorry. See you next year, Vienna!” The Dutch player had shown great promise in the tournament prior to this setback. He had previously defeated fifth seed Karen Khachanov in the first round and won against Brandon Nakashima in the second round after clinching two tiebreaks.

Tallon Griekspoor’s Performance Leading Up to the Withdrawal

Before his injury, Griekspoor, currently ranked 28th in the world, had been aiming for his third career victory over Zverev. He had previously beaten Zverev in their last hard-court meeting at Indian Wells earlier this year.

Impact of Griekspoor’s Withdrawal on the Tournament

Zverev’s progression to the semifinals marks a significant achievement, as he becomes the fourth player to qualify for the ATP Finals this year, following Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Novak Djokovic. This event will see Zverev making his eighth appearance, putting him just behind Andy Murray, who has qualified nine times.

ATP Finals Appearances

Griekspoor’s injury is a disappointing turn of events in his season, especially after a strong start in Vienna. As Zverev prepares for the semifinals, all eyes will be on his potential to capture more titles and continue his rise in the ATP rankings.