Alexander Zverev beats Andy Murray’s amazing Wimbledon record with a big win
Alexander Zverev made it to his first Wimbledon final with an impressive straight-sets win over Arthur Fery on Friday. The new world No. 2 showed his skill on Centre Court, winning 7-6 (7-0), 6-2, 6-4, becoming only the third German in the Open era to reach a Wimbledon final.
Zverev played confidently, taking control in the first-set tie-break by capitalizing on Fery’s mistakes. He then played more aggressively in the second and third sets. After already winning his first Grand Slam at Roland Garros, the 29-year-old is getting close to winning two major titles in a row.
He will face the winner of Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner on Sunday. After beating British favorite Fery, Zverev praised his opponent. “Wimbledon has always been the hardest for me, and now I’m in the final. I’m really happy,” he said. “Arthur is an amazing player and I think he’ll have a long career ahead—this is just the beginning for him.”
It’s been a fantastic year for Zverev, and winning Wimbledon would be the perfect finish. He has joined a special group by making the final at all four Grand Slam tournaments in the Open era. At 29 years and 70 days, he is the oldest player to do this, passing Andy Murray’s record.
Zverev made his first Grand Slam final in 2020 at the US Open and had to wait five years for his next one at the Australian Open in 2025. Since then, he has won his first major trophy at the French Open and could make history if he wins Wimbledon too. He’s trying to become the first man since 1968 to win his second major right after his first.
Zverev’s power was the key in his match against Fery. The 23-year-old couldn’t handle Zverev’s incredible backhand, which former Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi called “one of the best we’ve ever seen.” Agassi said before the French Open, “Zverev is a great talent. At 6ft 6in, his movement is amazing, and his backhand might be the best in the game. He just needs to be more aggressive with his forehand to reach the next level.”
Zverev’s strong backhand will definitely be a big challenge for either Djokovic or Sinner in the final.