Arthur Fery has become Britain's last hope at Wimbledon, advancing to the fourth round after a five-set victory over Zizou Bergs. The 23-year-old, ranked 114th in the world, is the first British male wildcard to reach this stage in 33 years. For his efforts, Fery has already banked £300,000, and a win against Grigor Dimitrov would push his earnings to £480,000. Before Wimbledon in 2026, Fery had earned £245,000.
Family Background and Wealth
Fery's father, Loic Fery, is a self-made millionaire with a net worth of £275 million. Loic purchased Ligue 1 club Lorient in 2009 at age 35, having learned from former Sunderland owner Ellis Short, whose son played junior tennis with Arthur. A friendship with Arsene Wenger also proved advantageous. Loic sold Lorient in January to Black Knight Football Club but remains as president.
Discussing his journey, Loic said in 2021: "I learned from Ellis, seeing everything that he went through with Sunderland and those misadventures. His son played some tennis with Arthur so I got to know him." He added: "I grew up playing tennis, it was my sport, I was playing regional level competitions until I was 16."
Mother's Tennis Career
Arthur's mother, Olivia, had a distinguished tennis career, winning two singles titles and finishing with a 33-25 singles record. She also competed at the 1991 French Open.
Wimbledon Journey
Fery overcame three nosebleeds during his match against Bergs to reach the fourth round. He now faces SW19 favourite Grigor Dimitrov, with a potential quarterfinal spot and additional prize money at stake.
