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Zverev ends Fery's run at Wimbledon and will play for 2nd straight Grand Slam title
By Andrew Dampf, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 10, 2026
· 3 min read
Alexander Zverev will play for another major trophy, this time in the Wimbledon final, a month after winning his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.Zverev ended the “Ferytale” run of British wild card Arthur Fery with an overpowering 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 victory in the semifinals at the All E...
Key takeaway “This Grand Slam has always been the one that I struggled with the most and all of a sudden I’m in the final of Wimbledon,” the 29-year-old German said.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
While Alexander Zverev's Wimbledon run may seem like a distant concern for Alamo Heights residents, the story has a local connection through Arthur Fery's collegiate background at Stanford University. Although Fery's time at Stanford is a notable aspect of his tennis career, it's also a reminder that many young athletes with international ambitions have ties to the San Antonio area through education or training. As Zverev prepares to face either Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic in the final, local tennis enthusiasts may be watching with interest, considering the potential for future Grand Slam contenders to emerge from the region's own tennis programs. The Alamo Heights community, with its strong support for local schools and sports initiatives, may take note of Fery's remarkable run as a wild card and the potential for similar success stories to unfold closer to home.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Alexander Zverev will play for another major trophy, this time in the Wimbledon final, a month after winning his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.Zverev ended the “Ferytale” run of British wild card Arthur Fery with an overpowering 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 victory in the semifinals at the All E...
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