German tennis star Alexander Zverev secured his first Wimbledon semi-final berth by defeating American Taylor Fritz in a three-set match on Wednesday.

The second-seeded player, who had previously struggled to progress beyond the last 16 at Wimbledon, broke a seven-match losing streak against Fritz with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 victory.Zverev, 29, will face British wildcard Arthur Fery in the semi-finals, marking his first Grand Slam semi-final since the 2009 Wimbledon tournament.

The win is significant as Zverev becomes the third German man in the Open era to reach the last four of all four Grand Slam tournaments, following Boris Becker and Michael Stich.Zverev expressed his joy at overcoming his previous struggles, stating, 'It's a dream come true to finally play well at Wimbledon.' The match saw Fritz receive a medical time-out due to knee issues, which may have affected his performance.

Zverev's victory positions him as a strong contender for a potential Grand Slam title, with the final likely to feature either Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner.This achievement marks a major milestone in Zverev's career after years of inconsistent results at Wimbledon.