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Arthur Fery Becomes Wimbledon’s Last Brit, Enters Top 100

7/3/2026

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Fery Breaks Top-100

Arthur Fery defeated Otto Virtanen 5-7, 7-6(3), 6-3, 6-3 to become the last British man remaining in Wimbledon singles.
The win moves Fery from a projected year-end ranking of No. 189 into the top 100 for the first time.
Princess Kate Middleton watched the match from Court 18, prompting Fery to call it an honour.
Born in Paris to French parents, Fery grew up in Wimbledon and now represents Britain.

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Fery Enrolls Stanford

Arthur Fery enrolled at Stanford on a tennis scholarship, studying science, technology and society.
His father Loic Fery is an asset manager who owns Ligue 1 club FC Lorient.
His mother Olivia Fery, a former Fed Cup player, later worked for the LTA in business development.
He played for France under-12 before joining the British system, citing his Wimbledon upbringing.

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Fery Wins Wildcard

The British wildcard system drew criticism after Dan Evans was omitted from the Wimbledon singles draw.
Arthur Fery received a direct wildcard for his fourth main-draw appearance, prompting debate over selection fairness.
Arthur Fery said the wildcard made Wimbledon feel more normal and less intimidating.
During his win, Arthur Fery stayed focused despite a heated let-call dispute with Damir Dzumhur while Tim Henman and Debbie Jevans watched on Court 18.

History

Historical Context

After the 1997 Wimbledon wildcard granted to Tim Henman sparked criticism of the LTA’s allocation of wildcards, the tournament’s eight wildcards each year have remained a flashpoint. The 2024 selection of Arthur Fery, whose parents hold LTA and club ties, revived the debate and intensified demands for clear, performance-based wildcard rules.

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Fery Breaks Top-100

Arthur Fery defeated Otto Virtanen 5-7, 7-6(3), 6-3, 6-3 to become the last British man remaining in Wimbledon singles.
The win moves Fery from a projected year-end ranking of No. 189 into the top 100 for the first time.
Princess Kate Middleton watched the match from Court 18, prompting Fery to call it an honour.
Born in Paris to French parents, Fery grew up in Wimbledon and now represents Britain.

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