Arthur Fery, a local hero at Wimbledon, was born in Sevres, a suburb of Paris, but considers SW19 his hometown. Having moved to Wimbledon at the age of two, he grew up near the All England Club, where his mother, Olivia, a former tennis professional, is a member. Fery, 23, is embraced by the Wimbledon crowd, who see him as one of their own, having watched the tournament as a child.

His father, Loic, a French native, expresses immense pride in Arthur’s accomplishments at Wimbledon, highlighting his strong attachment to England and Great Britain despite his French heritage. Arthur, standing at 5ft 9in, may be smaller than other tennis stars, but he made history by becoming the first British wildcard entry to reach the quarter-finals, defeating Grigor Dimitrov in a thrilling five-set match.

Raised in a privileged environment, attending King’s College School in Wimbledon and later studying at Stanford University on a tennis scholarship, Fery’s success in tennis is attributed to his dedication and hard work. Supported by his family and coach Jeroen Benard, Fery’s impressive journey at Wimbledon has captivated fans and former tennis stars alike.

Looking ahead to his next match, Fery remains focused and determined, drawing on past experiences and support from his team. Former British tennis star Greg Rusedski commends Fery’s confidence and advises him to maintain his current mindset for continued success on the court. Fery’s remarkable rise in the tournament has garnered widespread admiration and support from the tennis community.