Arthur Fery Takes on Alexander Zverev in Wimbledon Semifinals on July 8, 2026

British wildcard entry Arthur Fery will face Alexander Zverev in the men’s semifinals at Wimbledon on Friday, July 8, 2026, after a stunning run through the tournament. Fery, ranked 114th in the world, defeated Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to become the first Wimbledon wildcard to reach the men’s semifinals since Goran Ivanisevic in 2001.

Fery's Impressive Journey to the Semifinals

Fery's journey has been remarkable, as he dismantled Cobolli with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 6-0. “It gets better and better every match. It’s incredible. I just can’t believe it,” Fery shared with fans after his victory. Celebrating his upcoming 24th birthday, he expressed hopes of playing in the final on that special day.

He is only two wins away from emulating Ivanisevic and becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since Andy Murray in 2016. With a partisan crowd cheering him on, Fery's performance has sparked significant excitement among tennis fans.

Zverev's Strong Semifinal Bid

On the other side of the draw, Alexander Zverev secured his place in the semifinals with a decisive victory over Taylor Fritz, winning 6-4, 6-4, 6-2. Zverev, the second seed, noted, “I’m extremely happy to be in the semifinals, especially against Taylor, who I hadn’t beaten in two years.” This marks Zverev's first semifinal appearance at Wimbledon after nine previous attempts.

The German player is now among the few to reach the last four at all Grand Slam tournaments, joining legends like Boris Becker and Michael Stich. He expressed his joy, stating, “It’s a dream come true to finally play well at Wimbledon. I’ve waited a long time for it.”

Women's Semifinals: Kostyuk vs. Noskova

In the women's draw, Marta Kostyuk advanced to her second consecutive Grand Slam semifinal after defeating former finalist Jasmine Paolini with a score of 6-3, 6-2. “I was on this court as a spectator once, nine years ago, watching Roger [Federer], and to be back here as a player is amazing,” Kostyuk reflected.

Kostyuk will face Linda Noskova, who triumphed over Elise Mertens in her quarterfinal match. Noskova, the highest seed left in the bottom half of the draw, won her match with a score of 6-3, 7-5. “Marta, she’s an incredible player,” Noskova acknowledged, highlighting the challenge ahead.

• Men's Semifinals: Arthur Fery vs. Alexander Zverev
• Women's Semifinals: Marta Kostyuk vs. Linda Noskova
• Upcoming Matches: Finalists to be determined on Saturday