“It’s amazing,” Zverev expressed after the match. “I know that 99.9 percent of the stadium was wanting Arthur to win, but it was still such an incredible atmosphere.” With this victory, Zverev becomes the first German man to reach the
Historic Achievement for Zverev
The 29-year-old Zverev has made history by becoming only the third man in the Open era to win his first Grand Slam title and then reach the final of the subsequent major tournament. Prior to this year, Zverev had struggled at Wimbledon, never advancing past the last 16 in his nine previous appearances. “This Grand Slam has always been the one I struggled with the most, and all of a sudden I’m in the Wimbledon final. I’m incredibly happy,” he remarked, noting that he has only lost two sets throughout the tournament.
As he prepares for the final, Zverev remains focused on the challenge ahead. “But we have one more match to go on Sunday, and that is what the focus is on,” he stated. The upcoming match will present a significant challenge, as Zverev has faced tough competition from both potential opponents. He has lost his last nine encounters with world number one Sinner, including the Australian Open final last year, and has only managed one victory against Djokovic in five Grand Slam meetings, which came when Djokovic retired injured during their semi-final in Melbourne in 2025.
Fery's Remarkable Journey
Arthur Fery, despite his defeat, made headlines as the first wildcard to reach the Wimbledon men’s semi-finals since Goran Ivanisevic 25 years ago. Although his dream of emulating Ivanisevic's success was cut short by Zverev's relentless performance, Fery can take solace in his impressive rise in the ATP rankings, moving from 114th to 36th, which secures his entry into major tennis events moving forward.
