Arthur Fery is carrying the British hopes at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, having fought his way past Damir Džumhur, Otto Virtanen, and Zizou Bergs to make the fourth round at the All England Club.
As he gets ready for the challenging task of facing Grigor Dimitrov in the fourth round, we provide you with the lowdown on his career so far.
All About Arthur Fery’s Family and Career
Fery was born in Sèvres, France, to parents with a background in sports. His mother, Olivia, was a professional tennis player who also worked for the Lawn Tennis Association. His father, Loïc, started his career in finance trading before becoming the owner and president of FC Lorient in France.
After working with multiple big firms, Loïc sought to buy a French soccer team and picked FC Lorient. He took over the team’s ownership in 2009 and later became the president of the French club. In 2026, Bill Foley took ownership of Lorient, but Féry remained president.
Amid his success as a businessman and club owner, the British tennis star’s father is the 417th richest person in France, according to Challengers. In 2023, he had a net worth of €320 million ($365 million).
A few years after his birth, Fery moved to Wimbledon and grew up just 10 minutes away from the All England Club. He attended school in London before heading to Stanford University in the United States on a tennis scholarship. There, he studied science, technology, and society while becoming a Pac-12 Champion, Pac-12 Singles Player of the Year, and a two-time ITA All-American.
After playing at the NCAA level for three years, during which he became the No. 1 player on the college circuit, Fery turned pro. He has been steadily climbing the rankings since then, showcasing his potential despite a barrage of injuries.
Those years in college tennis helped him refine his game and gave him the platform to make his mark on the ATP Tour.
Fery got his start in doubles before making his Grand Slam singles debut at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, where he lost to Daniil Medvedev. He recorded his first Grand Slam win at Wimbledon two years later, claiming a shock win over Alexei Popyrin.
The Brit went on to pull off another upset against Flavio Cobolli at the 2026 Australian Open, defeating the Italian in straight sets after claiming an impressive win over Dino Prižmić in qualifying. These performances prompted the Wimbledon organizers to hand him a wildcard to the 2026 edition of the Major, and he has certainly made the most of the opportunity handed to him.
Fery has also found success at the Challenger level, reaching 10 finals and winning 6 singles titles. In doubles, he has won 5 titles in 8 finals.
This time last year, Fery was ranked outside the top 300. After announcing himself at the Wimbledon Championships, he is set to break into the top 100. The 23-year-old arrived at SW19 after a quarterfinal run at Queen’s Club and will now be dreaming about continuing his unforgettable journey by seeing off Dimitrov in the next round.
