Alexander Zverev reaches the Wimbledon 2026 quarter-finals after defeating Jakub Lehecka in a hard-fought match that included a third-set swing. Zverev starts slowly, dropping 12 of the first 13 points in the contest and allowing Lehecka to take control early. Despite the initial wobble, Zverev regains composure and wins the first two sets, taking them 6-4 and 7-5. Lehecka then responds strongly by claiming the third set 6-3, leveling momentum and forcing the match into a deciding phase. The final set is closely contested, with neither player able to secure a clear advantage. Zverev ultimately prevails in the tiebreak, winning 7-6(6) to close out the match and book his place in the quarter-finals.
Zverev beats Lehecka after late wobble to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals
Alexander Zverev reaches the Wimbledon 2026 quarter-finals after defeating Jakub Lehecka in a hard-fought match that included a third-set swing. Zverev starts slowly, dropping 12 of the first 13 point...
- Alexander Zverev defeats Jakub Lehecka to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
- Zverev wins the first two sets 6-4 and 7-5.
- Lehecka wins the third set 6-3 after Zverev drops momentum.
- The match is decided in a tiebreak in the final set, with Zverev winning 7-6(6).
- Zverev experiences an early wobble, dropping 12 of the first 13 points.
A listless-looking Zverev lost 12 of the first 13 points to drop the third set as Lehecka came out swinging but managed to refocus to win 6-4 7-5 3-6 7-6(6)
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