Arthur Fery has become the fourth British wildcard to reach the third round of the Wimbledon men’s singles since 2000. Although he grew up near the tournament grounds in SW19, his background is international. Born near Paris to French parents, Fery moved to England during infancy. The 23-year-old eventually attended Stanford University in California on a tennis scholarship, where he earned a degree in science, technology, and society before pursuing professional play.
Currently ranked 114th globally, Fery is the only British man remaining in the third round this year. His mother, Olivia, is a former Fed Cup competitor, and his father, Loic, is an asset manager who owns the football club Lorient. While Fery briefly played for France at age 10, he transitioned to representing Great Britain, noting that his training at the National Tennis Centre and his life in the UK solidified his national identity. He stated he feels entirely British at this point in his life.
Fery’s professional trajectory was impacted by injuries and his decision to prioritize his university studies. Despite being shorter than many competitors at 1.75 meters, he utilizes strong groundstrokes, court agility, and effective volleying rather than relying purely on the serve-heavy style often seen on grass. His progress to the final 32 has earned him recognition, including a visit from the Princess of Wales during his second-round victory over Otto Virtanen. Fery maintains that being the last British male player standing does not weigh on him, as he focuses on his personal performance rather than national expectations.
