Arthur Fery left furious by Wimbledon ballboy during Alexander Zverev match

Arthur Fery was left fuming at Wimbledon when an overly-eager ballboy cost him a vital point against Alexander Zverez. The two ATP talents met on Centre Court on Friday afternoon for a semi-final clash on the coveted courts of SW19.

And with Zverev holding a 7-6 (1-1) lead over Fery, the Briton will have been disappointed to see a valuable point go amiss due to a ballboy's premature movement on the sidelines. Fery served with pace, lagging 30-0 for the point, as Zverev lofted the ball back toward him, taking the sting out of the shot. As Fery put his opponent on skates with a well placed bunt toward the opposite side of the court, a ballboy beside the umpire burst upward in animated fashion.

As the umpire announced a let and for the point to be replayed, Fery threw his arms out wide in frustration - while Zverev was unable to keep the ball in play as he attempted to return. As Fery yelled, "How?!" the BBC commentary team were quick to give an explanation over the debacle.

John McEnroe said: "I think they're replaying the point...the ballboy," before Andrew Cotter added: "Yeah, it was just over-eagerness from the ballboy."

McEnroe then added: "I think Zverev missed this ball so he should be happy it's a let," before Cotter added: "And Fery should have done a lot more on the backhand."

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