Most difficult year of my life – Alexander Zverev makes French Open semis again

FINAL FOUR: Alexander Zverev roars after beating Tomas Etcheverry. Pic: Christophe Ena/AP

Alexander Zverev battled his way back into the French Open semi-finals a year after suffering a season-ending ankle injury.

The German left Philippe Chatrier in a wheelchair 12 months ago after being forced to retire during a compelling last-four clash with Rafael Nadal.