AUDIO: Zverev dominant in the Wimbledon final (1 Min)
Tennis
Date: July 10, 2026, 19:42
Alexander Zverev continues to show outstanding form at Wimbledon, reaching the final of this prestigious grass-court tournament for the first time. He secured his spot by defeating the underdog Arthur Fery with a convincing score of 7:6 (7:0), 6:2, 6:4.
The Road to the Final
“It’s astonishing. This Grand Slam has always been the one I struggled with the most,” Zverev said. “And suddenly, I’m in the Wimbledon final. I couldn’t be happier or prouder.”
The Olympic champion from Tokyo displayed impressive nerves on the Centre Court, facing a spirited Fery, who has familial ties to Wimbledon. At just 23 years old, the Brit had the local crowd behind him. However, Zverev remained unfazed.
Dominating Play Against Fery
Zverev completely dominated the match, showcasing powerful serves that gradually sapped Fery’s confidence. Only in the first set did the Brit seem to have some hope, managing to reach a tiebreak. However, Zverev decisively won that tiebreak 7-0, laying the foundation for his victory early on.
Second Set Brilliance
The German number one elevated his game in the second set, overpowering his younger opponent, who struggled with numerous unforced errors. Zverev broke serve twice, first at 2-1 and then again at 4-1, effectively clinching the set at 6-2 after just one hour and 31 minutes.
His dominance silenced the London audience, as Zverev maintained the upper hand throughout the third set, where he broke Fery early to lead 3-2. After two hours and 13 minutes, he converted his first match point.
Facing Sinner in the Final
Now, Zverev stands just one match away from becoming the first German man to triumph on Wimbledon’s hallowed grass since Michael Stich in 1991. He is set to take on the defending champion, Jannik Sinner, in the final.
A Historic Double on the Line
Zverev’s confidence has surged following his success in Paris. Until his title win at the French Open last month, he had often been seen as the “unfinished project,” falling just short of major victories. Now, he has a chance at a historic double—winning both the French Open and Wimbledon, a feat achieved by only six players in the Open Era: Rod Laver, Björn Borg, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz.
As the first German man to reach the Wimbledon final since Boris Becker in 1995, Zverev is part of a legacy that is rich in tennis history.
