Zverev advances to first Wimbledon quarterfinal after resuming match
ESPN Tennis • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 4:51 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 5:36 PMESPN Tennis — Zverev wins resumed match, in 1st Wimbledon QF
"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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