Alexander Zverev opens up about his chronic disease | Wide World of Sports

Alexander Zverev talks about his diabetes diagnosis, and his special message to all kids suffering with it. READ: 9Soci.al/3G7850wAa2v | Subscribe: 9Soci.al/c66350wAa29
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[@Shankar-Bhaskar]

I didn't know Sascha had Type 1 diabetes, that's amazing how far he has come in his career

[@cobra12353]

He used to take insulin during games

[@Shankar-Bhaskar]

@@cobra12353 Amazing

[@eltonalonsopompeu615]

As a type 1 diabetic who tried to play competitive tennis I can understand how hard it is for Sasha to perform at such a high level. He is nothing short of an hero

[@StewNWT]

and a wife beater

[@miaash3870]

Zverev's speaking about having diabetes will definitely help kids who also suffer from diabetes to not set a limit for their accomplishments!

[@lucascaro2470]

Huge respect for Sasha

[@aleks5022]

WOW! How amazing what he has achieved.

[@terrencecoccoli524]

This guy is a true hero. I was shocked to learn that an athlete of his level was Type 1. He gives people hope.

[@M-hc9xm]

There are several top level NCAA tennis players who have T1D, they also don't talk about. At least two I saw have tubing for insulin pumps. With the advances of pumps and CGMs that communicate with each other, it's no longer a disease that prohibits high level competitiveness.

[@CaltaTomas]

He gave me hope so much, now when I am diagnosed for 14 days at 25 years of age. He's a hero in my opinion.

[@sharonlangton6521]

I have more and more respect.for Sasha. The "LION ROARS" on the court and in life. ❤🎾

[@pawshands9706]

Diabetes can grip anyone. A world class athlete with a very risky condition. Good on him.

[@laurentdupont8983]

So inspiring. I had no idea either, had only heard of an NBA player here or a football player there. I'm 2 decades older and have spent my life hiding in bathrooms to take my insulin, going too low or too high for fear of bothering people... So I can only admire his courage for coming out, and his generosity for contributing to raising awareness. Thanks to this great champion on behalf of all future generations afflicted by this chronic disease!

[@danielacinderella9501]

Little Sascha - so cute ! And the smile of the big one - so sweet ! 😄😘😘😘

[@loloali5256]

he is an inspiration for all of us 😊😊 I just knew that 😮😮😮 keep moving forward, zverev ❤

[@luvforeverify]

Good for Zverev !! Keep up the good work.

[@Ciclopea2]

I Love Sascha and always have, he may have flaws like all of us do but i see greatness in him and i hope he sees it too.

[@angerisdiscipline3913]

This makes me believe he can make it around that injury and all the desappointements and comeback as strong as he was vs Nadal last year in the french peak zverev but maybe with more luck and a slam win , I hope he wins a slam to prove that limits only exists within the mind

[@charlenevansooy7671]

God bless you young man! You are doing so much good for so many❤️

[@noor-a4281]

my brother has a type 1 diabetes too and i could relate everything he said wow big respect

[@srecko2673]

❤❤❤❤ my respect to Zverev!

[@henrikwig8160]

Inspirational! Thanks, Sasha! From now on you're my favorite player!

[@ankit619]

Hats off

[@jogop1917]

Respect to Sasha Zverev ❤❤❤

[@vidyasonavane9602]

So much respect Sasha. Never knew about your type 1 DM and your foundation. Best wishes for your career. You have it in you, just work on your inner dialogue. Change your demeanor. Ask Roger for help. You have come so far, don’t give up. Bless your parents for giving you this chance.❤ Sasha should oppose the late matches. Now I know why he expressed his concern about late match ending at 4 am at Acapulco last yr. This is not fair for any human being let alone a type 1 Diabetic with strenuous physical game. No wonder he lost the next match. I can totally relate what he is going through.

[@DrFearfall]

Much as I have always disliked Zverev, this is pretty awesome and makes me respect him more

[@user-wg3sz9fr2z]

Why have you always disliked him?

[@ClaimOfRightMuso]

Great story, great athlete, respect to Alexander for opening up like this. God, that terrible soundtrack on a constant loop, so unnecessary, so false. Just let these incredible people speak without trying to turn it into a cheap television drama.

[@PracticalPerry]

I am hypoglycemic which has similarities to Type 1 Diabetes. I am also an athlete (Basketball). Thank goodness I am not diabetic however, as it is much worse according to what I know about it. Thanks Alexander for bringing awareness to this disease. Much success to you in all that you do. ;)

[@mhbernhardt5077]

who could ever think of Sasha! this confession is so intimate and inspiring at the same time . We just learn that even handsome successful ppl can actually bear this inside! I AM SURE this will help many others. Spassiba Sasha Viel Dank

[@FourtyLoveTennis]

it has been known for years

[@mhbernhardt5077]

@@FourtyLoveTennis I don't specifically follow Sasha ..+ he announced it last year.. I am glad you know more ab him. Enjoy

[@tomr6955]

@@mhbernhardt5077 a lot of people knew this years ago because we could see the devices he uses, but nothing was ever said on the media probably out of respect for him.

[@hellodolly2551]

Abusive people

[@joywimer4281]

​@@hellodolly2551 its horrible 😢

[@user-or5fg6pi4o]

God bless and your inspiration to all with the same illness.

[@makamurphy]

This is awesome, I have 3 type 1 children... ❤️

[@chankim100]

he's a Champion.

[@Leche1110]

that's beautiful!!!

[@Rufus..Calhoun]

love him, fun and cute and talented...

[@magalysgonzalez391]

I like he said that beause is wood for everyone I love him ❤❤❤

[@mojamoja9690]

Love n respect ❤

[@anikascreation6989]

Proud moment

[@sunnyram7332]

Respect ✊

[@parinaaz_musicislife]

Really appreciate this video, which gives out hope to several people and children who live with Type 1 Diabetes. Just one request - kindly do not use the words 'suffering from' Type 1 diabetes, as you have in the description. This gives out a very negative vibe, especially to impressionable kids who might read it. The only reason kids with Type 1 would 'suffer', would be if they had lack of insulin, testing supplies or healthcare. Type 1 per se is not what's making them 'suffer'. Kids with Type 1 can and ARE thriving with the condition...Alexander Zverev being a prime example of this. Thanks 🙏

[@pallamahendra7164]

Common Sascha you are real champion

[@SH-jg5zq]

Wow!

[@FredaPatel-we5jb]

My hat off to Zverev. I don't know why they say he cannot use his insulin during a break. Ridiculous!!! These people are ignorant.

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Alexandar 💪❤️

[@tomr6955]

A lot of people who either have Type 1 or know people closely who do (and follow tennis) this was already known for at least a few years.

[@ArsenalFan1714]

Really I had no idea and I’m type 1 and I follow tennis

[@tomr6955]

@@ArsenalFan1714 All good Mike, there were a few giveaways with some of his photos that showed his CGM reader and insulin pens. Also sometimes it was possible to see his CGM when he is playing.

[@arielherbez4077]

❤❤❤

[@MightyMouse350]

I'm a new fan 🙌 he's about to play Medvedev in Aussie Open 👍

[@tradingmetamorphosis7197]

Already 26 wow

[@STRAWYB]

Keeping it under control. Know what to eat and stay on your medication. Everything is about moderation and control.

[@JiraiyaSama86]

Hmmmm... he might be another case where it's a good thing that he's told that he couldn't do something. Some people just find it as motivation to push themselves and prove the naysayers wrong. I still recall Federer's story where a coach told him, I think, that he couldn't be good, or wasn't talented. Something that irked him. What did Federer do? Everyday, practice hitting a thousand balls. Point is, sometimes it's a good thing to tell someone that they can't do something and similar. People can be motivated by something like that. It depends on how well you know the person, if you want to try such a tactic.

[@carmentryssesoone3505]

👍👍👍

[@joywimer4281]

Diabetes so difficult 😢my boyfriend died from this 😢at only 31😢

[@elijahcoombs7516]

Alcaraz has type1 also

[@c3vzn]

The inspirational music is too much lol. Should’ve just let him speak.

[@jacktaylor9290]

He's too good not to win a major in his career.

[@Nopanop]

No

[@Michsam99]

@@Nopanop Already achieved something the big 3 will never - Olympic champion, I'm not even a fan at all, but the guy has been just quite unlucky and maybe will never win that Grandslam, but he probably is too good to not win one.

[@behindthecloud]

​@@Michsam99 Nadal won gold at the Beijing Olympics

[@Michsam99]

@@behindthecloud nice, really thought he didn't

[@Nopanop]

@@Michsam99 if he dont win , he aint too good

[@kanyewestlover8530]

wonder when he’ll open up abt the domestic abuse

[@loewe_1961]

🤦🏻‍♀️ Kanyewestlover? How stupid. 😂

[@sleepyjoe8394]

He was given HGH when he was a kid, contributing to his propensity for injuries.

[@Jesuslovesyou361]

Jesus loves you ❤

[@lol-wv1hv]

Chokeinitus

0:50 did he say there's a lot of gay footballers?!?

[@kalinkaruseva3802]

Why these cuestion

[@loewe_1961]

NO.🙄

[@SORA-ce7sc]

What is your nationally ? 💙💛

[@kalinkaruseva3802]

He is russian by nationality, born in Germany, Hamburg

[@candletabletop154]

talk about the abuse!!!

[@orenthaljames2534]

what's his chronic disease? beating women?

[@DutyFirst]

"Probably the only thing we have in common" sounded like a low key dis

[@joeduru7582]

Only diabetes?

[@charlie9601]

You are a legend Sascha... RESPECT!!!

[@longs6742]

Let’s talk about the illness of causing physical abuse to women.

[@jeanterine4712]

Any evidence?...

[@tennistank7606]

@@jeanterine4712 photos texts

[@black_nebula]

@@jeanterine4712 where can I find these?

[@jasenkoprelic144]

like i did to your dead mom?

[@lolollolol5654]

@@tennistank7606 where? link?

[@krob2327]

I believe his ex girlfriend

[@Samantha-nv8yx]

Stand with olya!

[@tomr6955]

I believe in the justice system..

[@kalinkaruseva3802]

Olya Sharypova, Sophia Thomalla, Brenda Patea?

[@kalinkaruseva3802]

​@@tomr6955 i too

[@thytoe]

​@@tomr6955 well then you are lost...

[@ryannstringfellow2067]

Chronic disease of beating women?

[@yussepig6629]

You don’t know so just shut up

[@jasenkoprelic144]

your dead mom

[@lolollolol5654]

link?

[@tommyharrison6286]

Some deserve it😊

[@cobra12353]

He is a typical Russian dude against feminism

[@danielacinderella9501]

Yes : you hide it very well Sascha ! I was shocked ! But the first shock about this kind of metabolic issue , it was when I read about the probable CAUSE , that triggers it ! Early childhood injections : too many vaccines before 3yo !!! 🤯🤔🧐💛💛💛

[@danielacinderella9501]

And what I've read about the history of many types of vaccines ( some ten years ago!) , made me understand why I was sick when I took my last shot at the age of 14( long time before covid!) I knew I would never take any shot in my life !! 😠😡🤬

[@vidyasonavane9602]

That is absolutely wrong and misdirecting. Vaccines saves lives. Don’t even say IDDM is because of vaccines. Read medical literature before making this dangerous claim. You are playing with childrens lives.👎🏻

[@cranemotorsport3212]

His chronic disease of what? Beating women? abusing girlfriends. Get a grip.

[@tomr6955]

You should get a grip actually. I wouldn't wish Type 1 on anybody. To add to that, he has only been tried by media about that accusation and is innocent before proven guilty..