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22m ago Alexander Zverev captures the second set to lead Arthur Fery 7-6(0) 6-2
1h ago Alexander Zverev takes the opening set versus Arthur Fery 7-6(0)
3h ago Preamble

Fery (0)6-7 2-6 2-2 Zverev* Zverev misses an easy volley into the net yet recovers quickly as Fery nets a return to reach 15-all. Another backhand error from Fery moves the score to 30-15 before Zverev closes out a routine service game without facing serious pressure.

*Fery (0)6-7 2-6 2-1 Zverev Fery strikes a precise return down the line followed by a powerful backhand winner to reach 0-15. He adds another backhand to force a netted volley and 0-30. Fery battles back to 30-all and earns game point with a service winner but misses a backhand cross-court shot. He connects on the next attempt down the line and holds serve while showing improved form compared to the previous set.

Fery (0)6-7 2-6 1-1 Zverev* Fery trails 15-0 and attempts a higher looping return without success. Zverev moves forward and finishes the point then adds an ace to secure a love hold. A break appears likely in the following game.

*Fery (0)6-7 2-6 1-0 Zverev Fery delivers a stronger service game but at 40-15 sends a backhand long. He responds with a service winner to hold and keep his comeback hopes alive.

Fery returns to court after a brief break but the change has yet to alter his performance.

Fery steps off court briefly for a change of scene after hitting just three winners in the set offering time for additional reading.

Alexander Zverev wins the second set to lead Arthur Fery 7-6(0) 6-2

Fery (0)6-7 2-6 Zverev* Questions remain about whether Zverev will maintain his aggressive approach against Djokovic or Sinner in the final. For now he builds a 30-0 lead and converts one of three set points with a wide serve and another netted return leaving the match feeling decided as Zverev dominates.

*Fery (0)6-7 2-5 Zverev Analyst Todd Woodbridge advises more aggression from Fery though the Brit struggles against Zverev's pace. A double fault at 30-15 signals the set's end though Fery reaches 40-30 before Zverev finishes with a strong second volley. Fery later closes his first game in five after a double fault restores deuce.

Fery (0)6-7 1-5 Zverev* Fery approaches the net but Zverev's lob leaves him out of position. A 124 mph second serve highlights Zverev's confidence and an ace secures the hold at 40-15.

*Fery (0)6-7 1-4 Zverev Fery appears unlikely to win another game as Zverev produces winners to reach 0-15. His recent matches show peak form on grass with strong groundstrokes and decisive attacks including a sliced backhand and a net flick that secures the double break.