Zverev advances to first Wimbledon quarterfinal after resuming match

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Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Zverev advances to first Wimbledon quarterfinal after resuming match
Summary

Alexander Zverev, the No. 2 seed, completed his round-of-16 match against Jiri Lehecka at Wimbledon on July 7. The match, resumed on Centre Court, ended with Zverev winning 6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (6). Zverev's progression marks his first quarterfinal appearance at Wimbledon, showcasing his performance after a challenging previous season. The win sets up Zverev for a quarterfinal clash later in the tournament.

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  • Zverev finished off Lehecka in four sets.
  • The match had resumed after a previous interruption.
  • Zverev's victory marks his first quarterfinal at Wimbledon.
  • The final set included a tiebreak that Zverev narrowly won.
  • Zverev prepares for his next match in the quarterfinals.
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No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev advanced to his first Wimbledon quarterfinal, finishing off Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (6) in their resumed round-of-16 match Tuesday on Centre Court.

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