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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 affiliate)
· 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 The San Antonio
San Antonio tennis fans are likely to be keeping a close eye on the Wimbledon final, where Alexander Zverev will be vying for his second straight Grand Slam title. While the Alamo City may not have a direct connection to the players involved, the sport of tennis is popular in San Antonio, with numerous public and private courts throughout the city. The success of players like Zverev can help inspire local tennis enthusiasts, from recreational players to aspiring professionals. As Zverev prepares to face either Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic in the final, San Antonio fans will be watching to see if he can make history by winning his second major trophy in a row. The city's own tennis community may also be drawing motivation from the tournament, with local players and coaches likely to be discussing the strategies and techniques on display at Wimbledon.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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