To Wimbledon and back - Fery's voyage to Centre Court spotlight
Summary
Arthur Fery, a 23-year-old British tennis player, has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals as a wildcard entry. Born near Paris but raised in Wimbledon, he grew up playing tennis close to Centre Court and credits his parents and coaches for his development.Key Facts
- Arthur Fery was born in Sevres, France, but moved to London before he turned one year old.
- He started playing tennis at age four at the Westside Tennis Club, near Wimbledon.
- His mother, Olivia, was a professional tennis player who competed in the French Open and Fed Cup.
- His father, Loic, has sports experience as a former owner of a French football club.
- Fery grew up near Wimbledon and was coached by Alison Taylor, a family friend, and later by Craig Veal and Benoit Foucher.
- He focused on developing his game within the UK during his early teens, playing adults rather than traveling widely.
- As a junior player, he reached a high world ranking of 12 and won junior singles and doubles titles.
- At Wimbledon 2024, Fery will play against world number two Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals.
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