British wildcard Arthur Fery's Wimbledon run ended in the semi-finals as Alexander Zverev won 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 to reach the final at SW19 for the first time.
Key facts
- Alexander Zverev beat Arthur Fery 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 in the Wimbledon men's semi-final.
- Zverev advances to the Wimbledon final for the first time in his career.
- Fery was the second-lowest ranked men's Wimbledon semi-finalist in the open era.
- Fery played well for around 45 minutes before losing focus in the first-set tie-break.
- The match turned as Fery went down 0-3 then 0-5 in the tie-break after a double fault and a loose forehand.
Arthur Fery’s Wimbledon run came to an end as Alexander Zverev defeated the British wildcard 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 in the men’s singles semi-final, according to the Guardian. The win sends Zverev, described by the outlet as the sport’s newest grand slam champion, into the Wimbledon final for the first time in his career.
For roughly the first 45 minutes of the match, Fery, described by the Guardian as the second-lowest ranked Wimbledon men’s semi-finalist in the open era, handled the occasion supremely well. He served effectively, made very few errors and showed his hand skills and court sense throughout the opening exchanges.
The one time Fery lost his serve, the Guardian reported, he snatched it back with anger, reaching the first-set tie-break filled with confidence. But the momentum shifted in a flash, and the match quickly escaped his grasp.
Fery appeared to briefly lose focus at the start of the tie-break, spraying a double fault and then a loose forehand on his first two service points. Suddenly he was down 0-3, then 0-5, before sitting on his chair wondering where the set had gone.
Zverev took the tie-break to love and carried that advantage through the remaining sets, winning the second 6-2 and the third 6-4 to close out the contest in straight sets and book his place in the final.
Why it matters
Fery's run was one of the standout stories of the tournament for a home crowd, given his low ranking and wildcard status. For Zverev, reaching a first Wimbledon final marks a significant milestone in the career of an established grand slam champion.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score of the Wimbledon semi-final?
Alexander Zverev beat Arthur Fery 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 in straight sets.
Why was Arthur Fery's run considered remarkable?
According to the Guardian, Fery was the second-lowest ranked men's Wimbledon semi-finalist in the open era, making his run to the last four a notable achievement.
Is this Zverev's first Wimbledon final?
Yes. The Guardian reports that the win sends Zverev to the Wimbledon final for the first time in his career.