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Arthur Fery: the Wimbledon wildcard carrying Britain’s hopes

Arthur Fery: the Wimbledon wildcard carrying Britain’s hopes

Summary

Arthur Fery, ranked 114th in the world, has become the last British male player left in Wimbledon after beating former world No. 3 Grigor Dimitrov. He is the first wildcard player to reach the quarter-finals in singles and only the fifth British man to do so this century.

Key Facts

  • Arthur Fery is 23 years old and ranked No. 114 in the world.
  • He defeated Grigor Dimitrov, a top player and former world No. 3, at Wimbledon.
  • Fery is a wildcard player, meaning he did not qualify automatically but was given special entry.
  • He is the first wildcard to reach the Wimbledon singles quarter-final.
  • Only five British men, including Fery, have reached this stage in the 21st century.
  • Coaches praise his calmness, creativity, and confidence under pressure.
  • Fery was born near Paris, moved to England at age two, and plays for the UK.
  • His mother was a professional tennis player, and he grew up near Wimbledon.
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