Arthur Fery is back in Wimbledon action on Friday as he continues his fairytale run. The British wildcard has reached the semi-finals at the All England Club, becoming only the second wildcard ever to get to the last four. He follows Goran Ivanisevic’s 2001 triumph, where the Croat went all the way to win the title.
Fery’s Path to the Semi-Finals
Fery, ranked world No. 114, defeated ninth seed Flavio Cobolli in straight sets in the quarter-finals. This marks his second straight-sets victory over the Italian this year, having also eliminated him in the first round of the Australian Open. The Briton is hoping to become the first UK finalist since Sir Andy Murray’s second Wimbledon triumph in 2016.
Zverev’s Form and Opponent
Alexander Zverev, the newly-crowned French Open champion and second seed, swept past sixth seed Taylor Fritz in his quarter-final, with the American struggling with a knee problem. Zverev will be a formidable opponent on Centre Court.
Match Schedule and Broadcast Details
Arthur Fery will face Alexander Zverev in the first match of the day on Centre Court, scheduled to start at 1:30pm BST. In the UK, live free-to-air coverage will be broadcast across BBC One and BBC Two. Coverage on BBC Two begins at 1pm BST, with additional coverage on BBC One from 2pm. Live streaming is available via BBC iPlayer for TV license holders. A live blog will also be provided by Standard Sport.
Other Semi-Final Matchup
On the other half of the draw, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner faces seven-time winner Novak Djokovic, who is seeking a record-extending 25th career Grand Slam.
