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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Who is Arthur Fery? The British wildcard bidding to reach Wimbledon semi-finals

  • Arthur Fery, a 23-year-old British wildcard, is aiming to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals when he faces Italy’s Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday.
  • Fery has won his last two matches in five sets despite battling nosebleeds and being multiple breaks down, and he is the only British player remaining in the men's or women's singles draws.
  • Fery's impressive progression comes as a significant number of home favourites, including Jack Draper, Emma Raducanu, Cameron Norrie, and Katie Boulter, have either been eliminated or withdrawn due to injury.
  • Born in France to a professional tennis player mother and a football club owner father (FC Lorient in Ligue 1), Fery grew up near Wimbledon and chose to represent Great Britain.
  • Known for his counter-punching style and mental resilience, Fery attributes his calm approach to carrying earplugs and an eye mask, and his unique path through university, but he faces a stiff challenge against Cobolli, who reached the French Open final last month.

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