Alexander Zverev's journey from childhood diabetes to tennis world No. 1

German tennis star Alexander Zverev was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of four.
His mother, Irina, became his first tennis coach and continued training him until he was 16.
• Zverev learned to manage his diabetes at school, taking insulin injections and monitoring his blood sugar.
Zverev's rise to world No. 1 after his 2022 ankle injury makes his journey an inspiration for children with diabetes.

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