The semi-final line-ups at Wimbledon are now set following an enthralling day of quarter-final action. British wildcard Arthur Fery produced the performance of his career to continue his remarkable run while Alexander Zverev delivered a statement victory to book his place in the final four. In the women’s draw, Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova kept their Grand Slam dreams alive, ensuring that Wimbledon 2026 will crown a first-time champion. Here, QualityShot tennis journalist Ben Phillips sums up all the action from day 10 at Wimbledon.
Arthur Fery produces the performance of the tournament
Arthur Fery’s dream Wimbledon campaign continued as the British wildcard dismantled French Open finalist Flávio Cobolli 6-4 7-6(5) 6-0 to become just the second wildcard in Wimbledon history to reach the men’s singles semi-finals.
Having already enjoyed the biggest fortnight of his career, Fery elevated his game once again against the ninth seed. His aggressive shot-making, fearless returning and composure under pressure left Cobolli with few answers as Centre Court erupted in celebration.
The second set proved to be the defining moment of the contest. After falling a break behind, Fery responded brilliantly to force a tie-break. Winning that breaker completely shifted the momentum, and from there he never looked back.
The third set was as one-sided as any played in this year’s championships. Fery raced through it 6-0, overwhelming the Italian with relentless attacking tennis to seal one of the most memorable victories by a British player at Wimbledon in recent years.
History is now firmly on his side. The only other wildcard to reach the Wimbledon men’s semi-finals was Goran Ivanišević, who famously went on to lift the title in 2001. While Fery still has enormous obstacles ahead, he has already written one of the stories of the tournament.
Zverev sends out a title warning
Alexander Zverev also booked his place in the semi-finals with an impressive 6-4 6-4 6-2 victory over Taylor Fritz.
Coming into the match, many viewed Fritz as the slight favourite. Zverev had one less day to recover after his marathon fourth-round victory and had also struggled against the American in recent meetings.
However, the complexion of the match changed midway through the opening set when Fritz began struggling with a knee problem. Although he continued to compete, his movement was clearly affected, allowing Zverev to dictate rallies from the baseline and maintain complete control throughout the encounter.
The German never allowed Fritz back into the match, serving consistently well and taking every opportunity to apply pressure. It was one of his most convincing performances of the fortnight.
With several of the pre-tournament favourites already eliminated, many will now see Zverev as one of the leading contenders for the title. On paper, his semi-final against Arthur Fery appears to be the more favourable of the two men’s semi-finals, although Fery has already shown throughout this tournament that rankings count for very little.
Kostyuk continues her stunning Wimbledon run
The women’s draw continued to produce surprises as Marta Kostyuk defeated last year’s finalist Jasmine Paolini 6-3 6-2 to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals.
Although Kostyuk landed just 50% of her first serves, she won a remarkable 90% of the points when her first delivery found the court. That statistic perfectly illustrated how dangerous she becomes when she is able to take control of rallies from the very first shot.
Her aggressive baseline game prevented Paolini from settling into any rhythm, and the Ukrainian comfortably secured another impressive victory to continue what has been an outstanding fortnight.
Noskova joins the final four
Linda Noskova completed the semi-final line-up with a composed 6-3 7-5 victory over Elise Mertens.
The Czech youngster produced another mature display, serving effectively and remaining calm in the crucial moments of both sets. While she may not always produce spectacular winners, her consistency and ability to absorb pressure have been key features of her run to the last four.
With so many of the top seeds already eliminated, Noskova has every reason to believe she can win her first Grand Slam title.
An open women’s championship
The women’s singles draw has become one of the most unpredictable in recent memory. It is unusual to see four players seeded between seven and twelve occupying the latter stages of Wimbledon, highlighting just how open the competition has become.
That unpredictability has become a defining feature of the women’s game over recent seasons, with different champions emerging at almost every major tournament.
Of the remaining contenders, Coco Gauff arguably possesses the strongest Grand Slam pedigree, having already won a major title and proven herself on both hard courts and clay. However, the grass courts at Wimbledon continue to produce surprises, making it incredibly difficult to predict who will lift the Venus Rosewater Dish on Saturday.
Looking ahead to day 11
Attention now turns to the women’s semi-finals, where places in Saturday’s championship match will be up for grabs.
Linda Noskova faces Marta Kostyuk in a fascinating contest between two players chasing a maiden Grand Slam final, while Coco Gauff takes on Karolína Muchová in what promises to be a high-quality encounter between two of the most naturally gifted players remaining in the draw.
With the men’s finalists also set to be decided later this week, Wimbledon 2026 is building towards a thrilling conclusion.
