Wimbledon 2026 results: Alexander Zverev defeats injured Taylor Fritz to reach semi-finals and end dismal run
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Key Points:
- Alexander Zverev ended a seven-match losing streak against Taylor Fritz by defeating the injured American 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 to reach his first Wimbledon semi-final.
- Fritz, hampered by a knee injury, struggled throughout the match and called for the physio during the second set, impacting his performance.
- Zverev, fresh off his maiden Grand Slam win at the French Open, now needs two more wins to claim his second major title.
- Zverev will face British wildcard Arthur Fery in the semi-finals, who recently upset Flavio Cobolli, the runner-up to Zverev at Roland Garros.
- Despite Fritz's injury, Zverev praised his own near-perfect performance and expressed confidence going into the semi-final against Fery.
