Welcome to Wimbledon 2026 Quarter-Finals – Part II
Following a significant reduction in the British singles contingent, with only a few players advancing past the first round, Arthur Fery's progression to the quarter-finals has been a remarkable development. The 23-year-old, born in France but raised just minutes from the All England Club, had previously secured only one match win at Wimbledon and two grand slam match victories in his career.
Fery's advancement was facilitated by the early exits of Ben Shelton and Jakub Mensik. Now, he stands as the sixth British man to reach the last eight in the Open Era, having achieved four comeback wins after dropping the first set, including a notable victory against Grigor Dimitrov. Throughout this journey, Fery has demonstrated exceptional composure, seemingly unfazed by his sudden rise to prominence and appearing confident in his place at this stage of the tournament.
His next challenge is a formidable one: facing Flavio Cobolli, an Italian player known for his rapid pace, impressive forehand, and charismatic presence. Cobolli is enjoying a standout summer, having reached the French Open final last month. Fery has previously defeated Cobolli in the first round of this year's Australian Open, which adds an intriguing dynamic to their upcoming match.
On Centre Court, Fery and Cobolli are scheduled as the second match. Prior to their encounter, Jasmine Paolini, the Italian runner-up from two years ago who has regained her energetic style and signature smile, will compete against Marta Kostyuk from Ukraine. Kostyuk has been gaining attention for her impressive performances and is playing with heightened motivation following a recent attack on her hometown of Kyiv.
Matches on No 1 Court
The session on No 1 Court will commence with Linda Noskova, a Czech player continuing her nation's strong tradition on grass courts, facing Elise Mertens. Mertens, a 30-year-old Belgian and the current women’s doubles champion, has expressed that this tournament might represent her final opportunity to advance deeply in singles competition.
The final match of the day features two of the men’s game’s most in-form players: Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz. Zverev, who recently overcame the label of “best man never to win a slam” by winning in Paris, now aims to reverse his recent head-to-head record against Fritz, having lost their last seven encounters.
Play is scheduled to begin at 1pm BST on No 1 Court and 1:30pm on Centre Court. Stay tuned for live updates and coverage.
