Arthur Fery's fairytale Wimbledon run finally comes to an end - as British wildcard is thumped in straight sets by Alexander Zverev to end captivating story, writes MATTHEW LAMBWELL

British wildcard Arthur Fery's impressive Wimbledon run came to an end as he was beaten in straight sets by world-class German Alexander Zverev. Fery, who had captured widespread attention with his unexpected run at the tournament, was outclassed by the experienced Zverev on Centre Court. The defeat ended what had been described as a captivating fairytale story for the young British player.