Arthur Fery's Wimbledon run has ended after the British wildcard lost in straight sets to Germany's Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals, according to the BBC and Sky Sports.
Key facts
- Arthur Fery lost to Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon semi-finals, according to the BBC and Sky Sports.
- Fery, a British wildcard, was defeated in straight sets, according to Sky Sports.
- Zverev's win secured his place in the Wimbledon final.
- Sky Sports described Fery's run as a 'fairytale' and the BBC called it 'unforgettable'.
- Sky Sports noted Fery was unable to emulate Andy Murray.
British wildcard Arthur Fery’s Wimbledon campaign came to an end in the semi-finals, as Germany’s Alexander Zverev secured a place in the final. The BBC described Fery’s run at the tournament as “unforgettable”.
According to Sky Sports, Fery lost in straight sets to Zverev, ending what the outlet called his “fairytale” run. The defeat means the British player was unable to progress to the championship match.
Fery had entered the tournament as a wildcard. Sky Sports noted that he was unable to emulate Andy Murray.
With the win, Zverev advanced to the Wimbledon final.
Why it matters
Wimbledon is one of the most followed events in tennis, and Fery reached the semi-finals as a British wildcard before his run was ended by Zverev.