Updated
Updated · BBC.com · Jul 8
Zverev Beats Fritz 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 to Reach First Wimbledon Semi-Final
Updated
Updated · BBC.com · Jul 8

Zverev Beats Fritz 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 to Reach First Wimbledon Semi-Final

3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jul 8

Summary

  • Alexander Zverev reached his first Wimbledon semi-final with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 win over Taylor Fritz, ending a seven-match losing streak against the American in just under two hours.
  • Fritz's right-knee problem surfaced at the start of the second set, when he took a medical timeout, and the injury left last year's semi-finalist unable to match Zverev's power.
  • Zverev delivered the near-flawless level he said was needed, firing 14 aces and conceding only eight points on serve across the final two sets.
  • Friday's semi-final will pit the French Open champion against British wildcard Arthur Fery, leaving Zverev two wins from a second straight Grand Slam title.

Insights

Can wildcard Arthur Fery's tactical genius topple the power of recent Grand Slam champion Alexander Zverev?
As Alexander Zverev dominates on court, will his controversial past ultimately define his legacy?
Is Arthur Fery's college path a new blueprint for success, or just a Wimbledon fairytale?