Arthur Fery, the last British player remaining in the Wimbledon singles draw, has been dealing with recurring mid-match nosebleeds. The world No. 114 has experienced three nosebleeds in the span of three weeks leading up to and during the tournament.
Recent Nosebleed Incidents
Fery's most recent nosebleed occurred during his second-round match against Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen. He is scheduled to face Zizou Bergs on Court 18 in the third round. Prior to Wimbledon, Fery suffered two nosebleeds on his way to the Queen's Club quarter-finals and another during French Open qualifying earlier this year.
Suspected Causes: Nerves, Heat, and Tiredness
While the exact cause remains unknown, theories suggest the nosebleeds may be triggered by nerves, stress, or competitive pressure. BBC commentator Andrew Castle commented: “It can be a sign of pressure and stress.” Fery himself noted that environmental and physical factors could play a role. “It could be [nerves]. I don't really know why it happens. Yeah, maybe nerves or sometimes tiredness or the heat. But it happens here and there,” he said at Queen's.
Managing the Issue Mid-Match
The British player has become accustomed to the recurring problem, viewing it as just another variable he must adapt to during matches. He is able to take a medical timeout if needed. Fery described the nosebleeds as not overly difficult to manage, given his familiarity with the issue.
Post-Wimbledon Medical Plan
Fery's team, including LTA coach Alex Ward, plans to consult doctors after Wimbledon to determine the root cause and resolve the problem. Ward, who helped the British No. 3 assemble his team, stated: “There's a plan in place for after the tournament to have a look at that and to try and get that sorted.”
