Zverev does not trust Arthur Fery: "I know that 99% of the public will be with him"

Fernando Murciego | 8 Jul 2026 | 20.43

Zverev does not trust Arthur Fery: "I know that 99% of the public will be with him." Source: Getty.

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Alexander Zverev has reached the final four of Wimbledon 2026 for the first time. The reigning Roland Garros champion easily defeated Taylor Fritz in straight sets to qualify for the semifinals of the All England Club for the first time, where he will face British player Arthur Fery for a spot in the final.

Minutes later, the world No. 3 appeared in a press conference, pleased with the level he showed against an opponent who had caused him numerous problems in recent years. He explained the keys to his improvement on grass and praised Fery, the tournament's breakout star, emphasizing that he is not concerned about playing with the entire crowd against him.

Zverev's First Wimbledon Semifinal

"I'm very happy to be in the semifinals, especially against someone like Taylor, whom I had struggled against in the last two years. The matches had been quite one-sided, always ending in his favor. I'm very satisfied with how I played. Being in the semifinals is fantastic."

The Key to His Development on Grass

"Winning Roland Garros helps a lot, without a doubt. But I've also slightly adjusted my game to suit grass, and it is working really well this year. I spoke about it in previous rounds. I changed my positioning when returning and my overall placement on the court. I tried it in the last few years, but I never felt comfortable doing it. This year is different, and I'm very happy about it.

In 2024, I felt very good here until I injured my knee. Last year, I didn't really have time to get comfortable because I lost in the first round against a tough opponent who served incredibly well. This year, I won a very similar match in the first round and from there, I felt better in each match. Sometimes you just need to accumulate matches. On grass, you need confidence to play well, and I believe everything I did in the months leading up to Wimbledon has helped me."

Alexander Zverev's Praise for Arthur Fery

"The first time I saw him play was in Australia when he defeated Cobolli in the first round. I watched that match, and even then, he impressed me a lot. He has very clean technique and clean groundstrokes; I already thought he was a very good player. It might be a small surprise that he is in the semifinals, but I believe he deserves it. The victories he has achieved and the way he came back in several matches have been fantastic. It's a great story."

Ready for a Fery-Favoring Centre Court

"I'm very happy to face him in the semifinals; I think there will be a fantastic atmosphere. I know perfectly well that 99% of the people will be cheering for him, but I also enjoy those kinds of environments. I like it when the energy is high. For me, the British audience and Wimbledon's audience have always been very fair. They cheer with a lot of energy and make a lot of noise, but they are always respectful. I'm looking forward to facing that challenge.

I've played on the circuit for many years. I've experienced very hostile environments, difficult crowds, and even some unfair ones. I think I know how to handle those situations, and I'm perfectly prepared for it. Also, the English audience has always seemed quite fair to me. Yes, they make a lot of noise, but I don't mind at all."

Alexander Zverev defeats Taylor Fritz in the Wimbledon 2026 quarterfinals. Source: Getty

Zverev's Preparation for His Semifinal Match against Fery

"My team and I will analyze his game. We will watch videos and study some of his matches. It's normal that I haven't seen much of him because we've never faced each other. But he has had a fantastic tournament and completely deserves to be in the semifinals. I will do everything possible to prepare for the match in the best way and play my best tennis."

The Importance of Keeping Calm

"I've had several surprises throughout my career, to be honest. This year, fortunately, things have gone well. I think many times people overthink. In the end, it's just another tennis match. Of course, it's a big match. There's a lot at stake because a Wimbledon final is on the line, and we both know it. But over time, I've learned that a tennis match is still just a tennis match. Nobody is going to die, and neither of our lives will drastically change. We will both continue living. I will just try to play my best tennis. There isn't much more to it."

Is Grass the Best Surface for Fery?

"I think it's pretty evident; he has reached the Wimbledon semifinals, something very hard to achieve. This is undoubtedly his best result, and he will probably be in the top 50 after this week. The results speak for themselves. He is a relatively new player on the circuit. Perhaps he will also surprise us on hard courts or clay next year; we don't know, but right now, there is no doubt that grass is the surface where he is performing best."

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