Alexander Zverev shares details of his scary trip to Roland-Garros after the plane he was in was struck by lightning and had to be turned around for an emergency landing.
We Got Struck by Lightning” – Alexander Zverev Details Terrifying Journey to Roland-Garros
Alexander Zverev revealed a harrowing experience en route to Roland-Garros, sharing that his plane was struck by lightning, forcing an emergency landing. The German tennis star, currently in strong form heading into the French Open, recounted the frightening incident during a press conference.
“We literally got struck by lightning,” Zverev said. “The whole plane shook, the lights went off—it was really scary.” The private jet, carrying Zverev and his team, was forced to reroute and land in a different city due to the storm.
Though visibly shaken, the world No. 4 maintained composure as he reflected on the incident. “Luckily, everyone’s safe. It wasn’t the kind of drama you want before a Grand Slam,” he added with a nervous laugh.
Despite the turbulence—both literal and metaphorical—Zverev remains focused on his campaign at Roland-Garros, where he is among the top contenders. The 27-year-old has reached the semifinals in Paris multiple times and is aiming to make a deeper run this year.
“Moments like that remind you how fragile everything is,” Zverev concluded. “I’m just grateful to be here, and ready to compete.”