Zverev Powers Past Fery to Secure Wimbledon Final Spot

Alexander Zverev will meet reigning Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner or seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s final.

Published On 10 Jul 202610 Jul 2026

Alexander Zverev concluded Arthur Fery’s surprising Wimbledon run with a 7‑6(0) 6‑2 6‑4 victory on Friday, securing a spot in the final where he aims to capture back‑to‑back Grand Slam titles after his recent French Open triumph.

Fresh from his Roland Garros victory, which marked a long‑awaited breakthrough after years of setbacks, the German will contest his fifth major final and will face either Sinner or Djokovic.

“If it’s the champion or someone who has won here 48 times, it won’t be easy, regardless of the opponent,” Zverev remarked, referring to the prospect of meeting Djokovic, who is chasing a record‑breaking 25th Grand Slam title.

“But I have to trust myself and believe that I can win, and that’s what I intend to do.”

On a warm Friday afternoon tempered by gusty winds, Zverev initially struggled to find rhythm, exchanging breaks early with Fery, but he dominated the tiebreak without dropping a point to take the first set.

“It was incredible … Arthur, what an extraordinary player,” Zverev said.

“He’s going to be a senior citizen on tour because I think he’ll compete for another 15 years and continue delivering strong results. This is just the beginning of his career, and I truly believe he will achieve great things.”

Fery, aiming to become only the second man to reach a major final as a wildcard after Goran Ivanisevic’s 2001 Wimbledon run, kept pressure on in the second set before dropping to 1‑4 as Zverev intensified his game.

The vocal Centre Court audience rallied behind Fery after the 23‑year‑old appeared frustrated, but they fell silent when Zverev unleashed a powerful serve and forehand to tighten his grip on the match.

“I know that 99.99 percent of the crowd wanted Arthur to win, but it was still an incredible atmosphere,” Zverev added.

“The crowd was fair, and I enjoyed every moment. Many venues and audiences could learn from this one; it’s among the best for playing tennis.”

Having taken a 2‑set lead, Zverev continued to dominate Fery and cruised through the remainder, becoming only the 13th player in the professional era since 1968 to reach all four Grand Slam finals.

“This tournament has always been the most challenging for me, and now I’m in the Wimbledon final, so I’m extremely proud and happy,” Zverev said.

“We have one more match on Sunday, and that will be our focus.”

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