SportBeep.com
  • Home
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Baseball
  • Athletics
  • More
    • Golf
    • Hockey
    • Combat sports
    • Cricket
    • Figure Skating
    • Racing
    • Skiing
    • Swimming
    • Rugby
No Result
View All Result
SportBeep.com
  • Home
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Baseball
  • Athletics
  • More
Home Tennis

Fritz roars back to end ‘one leg’ Zverev’s Wimbledon hopes

Vital Lawrence by Vital Lawrence
July 8, 2024
in Tennis
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
4
144
SHARES
1.8k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Taylor Fritz is through to his second quarter-final at Wimbledon. ©AFP

London (AFP) – Alexander Zverev said he was “on one leg today” after Taylor Fritz mounted a stirring comeback from two sets down to dump the fourth seed out of Wimbledon.

Zverev appeared to be cruising towards his first quarter-final at the All England Club before an inspired Fritz turned the match around, winning 4-6, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 6-3.

Related news

Australian Open champion Keys stunned at Wimbledon

July 4, 2025
693

Gauff vows to make changes after shock Wimbledon exit

July 2, 2025
2.2k

Second seed Coco Gauff knocked out of Wimbledon

July 1, 2025
693

Third seed Pegula suffers shock Wimbledon exit

July 1, 2025
870

Wimbledon qualifier Tarvet vows to get creative with expenses

June 30, 2025
409

Britain’s Tarvet says ‘not here for the money’ after landmark Wimbledon win

June 30, 2025
665

The American 13th seed’s break in the third set was the first time big-serving Zverev had been broken in the entire tournament.

Fritz then won the fourth-set tie-break to level the match before breaking again early in the decider.

“It was amazing to do that on Centre Court, two sets down in front of this crowd. It’s a dream,” he said.

“The thing was I still felt I was playing really well for being down two sets. I was just thinking it sucked to be playing this well and to lose in straights. So let’s take the third, I took it one at a time. I had that belief. It was just a couple of points here and there.”

The American, who hit a total of 69 winners against 23 unforced errors, will face Italian 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti in the quarter-finals. Zverev said he had struggled physically as a result of a knee injury he picked up in his win against Cameron Norrie.

“I was on one leg today,” said the German, who played with a support on his left knee. “It is nothing that I need surgery on,” he added. “It is nothing that doesn’t heal by itself. It just needs time. I do know that also I had a great opportunity here at Wimbledon. I didn’t want to pull out. Yesterday I couldn’t practise at all. Yesterday I couldn’t walk even. Today I felt much, much better. That’s why I did try to play. I also knew I did have a great opportunity this year at Wimbledon. It’s the best I’ve probably ever felt on the Wimbledon courts.”

The 27-year-old, who was runner-up at the French Open last month, played down fears he would not be able to defend his Olympic title at the upcoming Paris Games.

“I have three weeks,” he said. “From what I understand, it’s going to be fine in a shorter period of time.”

Zverev expressed frustration over the behaviour of some people in Fritz’s box, speaking to the American at the net at the end of the match.

“His team is extremely respectful. I think his coach, his physio, also his second coach, they’re extremely respectful,” he said. “I think there’s some other people that maybe are in the box that are not maybe from the tennis world, that are not maybe from particularly watching every single match. They were a bit over the top.”

© 2024 AFP

Tags: Alexander ZverevTaylor FritzWimbledon
Share58Tweet36Share
Vital Lawrence

Vital Lawrence

Subscribe
Notify of
guest
guest
4 Comments
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Follow Us

Popular News

  • ‘Rarely been so angry’: Bayern’s Kompany seethes after Musiala injury

    33 shares
    Share 13 Tweet 8
  • Kipyegon, Duplantis, Thompson highlight Eugene Diamond League

    55 shares
    Share 22 Tweet 14
  • Ravenous return: Fast-chewing Chestnut wins July 4th hot dog contest

    19 shares
    Share 8 Tweet 5
  • ‘Difficult day’ for Al Hila’s Portugal pair – Inzaghi

    58 shares
    Share 23 Tweet 15
  • Ghim leads PGA Tour John Deere Classic, Homa one adrift

    39 shares
    Share 16 Tweet 10
SportBeep.com

Welcome to SportBeep, your ultimate destination for all things sports! If you're passionate about the NFL, NBA, MLS, NHL, MLB, or any other sport, you're in the right place. Here, you'll find the latest news, in-depth analyses, and commentary on the most important sporting events and personalities from around the world.

Pages

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

News

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Hockey
  • Tennis
  • Golf

Network

  • Coolinarco.com
  • CasualSelf.com
  • Fit.CasualSelf.com
  • Sport.CasualSelf.com
  • MachinaSphere.com
  • EconomyLens.com
  • MagnifyPost.com
  • TodayAiNews.com
  • VideosArena.com

© 2024 SportBeep ~ Top Sports News from around the world!

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Baseball
  • Athletics
  • More
    • Golf
    • Hockey
    • Combat sports
    • Cricket
    • Figure Skating
    • Racing
    • Skiing
    • Swimming
    • Rugby

© 2024 SportBeep.com - Best Sport News