Alexander Zverev secured his place in the Wimbledon semi-finals after a hard-fought victory against Taylor Fritz, ending a seven-match losing streak.The German second seed triumphed 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 on Court One, marking his 12th major semi-final appearance.Zverev, a French Open champion, overcame Fritz's recent dominance, including a 2024 All England Club defeat, with a composed display.The win also made him the fifth German man to reach Wimbledon's last four since 1968.
Meanwhile, British wildcard Arthur Fery stunned Italian ninth seed Flavio Cobolli with a 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-0 victory, becoming only the fourth British player to reach the men's singles semi-finals at a Grand Slam.Fery, ranked 114th, showcased resilience under scorching heat, overcoming fatigue from marathon matches.Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk also advanced, defeating 2024 runner-up Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2, with her powerful forehand dominating.Linda Noskova joined Kostyuk in the semis by beating Elise Mertens 6-3, 7-5.
The matches highlighted exceptional performances and the intensity of Wimbledon's competition, with Zverev and Fery's victories marking significant milestones in their careers.
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