Alexander Zverev, the world No. 3 and Roland Garros champion, defeated Arthur Fery (ranked 114) 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the Wimbledon semifinals on Friday, booking his first career final at the All England Club, according to Israeli news outlet N12. Zverev will attempt to complete a 'Channel Slam' when he plays the final on Sunday.
Alexander Zverev reached his first Wimbledon final on Friday, defeating unseeded Arthur Fery 7-6(6), 6-2, 6-4 in the semifinals, according to Israeli news outlet N12. The world No. 3, who won the French Open last month, will attempt to complete a 'Channel Slam' when he plays the final on Sunday.
Fery, ranked 114th, had been the surprise of the tournament, having defeated Flavio Cobolli in the quarterfinals. His Cinderella run ended in the semifinals against the German.
As The Zioneer reported earlier, Zverev's victory marks his first appearance in a Wimbledon final, adding to his breakthrough Grand Slam title at Roland Garros in June.
2 developments
- DevelopingArthur Fery stuns Flavio Cobolli to reach Wimbledon semifinals, faces Zverev
- DevelopingAlexander Zverev wins first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros
- DevelopingSinner defeats Djokovic, will face Zverev in Wimbledon final
- DevelopingNovak Djokovic breaks Wimbledon all-time wins record, advances to quarterfinals
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