Fery's Wimbledon Heroics and Personal Life
Arthur Fery, the 23-year-old British tennis wildcard, has stormed into the Wimbledon quarter-finals after a stunning victory over Italian ninth seed Flavio Cobolli on Centre Court. He now faces No.2 seed Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals. Born in France but raised near Wimbledon, Fery has captured fans' hearts with his determined performances.
Amid his on-court success, speculation has arisen about his relationship status. Media reports have linked Fery to Honor Millard, a culinary content creator known online as 'The Honorable Chef.' However, Daily Star Sport can confirm they are just friends, and Fery does not have a girlfriend. Neither Fery nor Millard have publicly acknowledged the rumored relationship, though they are believed to have known each other since school and have been photographed together on social media.
Nosebleeds and Grueling Matches
Fery's Wimbledon journey began with a dramatic five-set win over Belgium's Zizou Bergs, lasting over four and a half hours. During the match, he suffered three nosebleeds due to the sweltering heat but refused to let them halt his momentum. He then defeated former world No. 3 Grigor Dimitrov in another five-set epic. Speaking about the nosebleeds, Fery said: "I've had nosebleeds since I was young. When it's hot and dry, it tends to happen more often."
The Wimbledon crowd has embraced him, chanting "Here comes the Fery" as the local hero continues his dream run. Nosebleeds are common among athletes during intense exercise in hot or dry environments, as heavy breathing and dehydration can rupture fragile nasal blood vessels.
Background and Family Wealth
Fery honed his skills at Westside Tennis Club, a stone's throw from the All England Club, and studied at King's College School in Wimbledon. Instead of turning professional immediately, he accepted a tennis scholarship at Stanford University, where he studied Science, Technology and Society while refining his game. At Stanford, he worked under former ATP player Paul Goldstein and received mentorship from legendary doubles duo Bob and Mike Bryan.
Entering Wimbledon ranked world No. 114, Fery's campaign is set to boost his ranking significantly. Off the court, he comes from one of the wealthiest families in British tennis. His father, Loïc Fery, is a French businessman and hedge fund manager who owns French football club FC Lorient and has an estimated fortune of £275 million. His mother, Olivia, is a former professional tennis player who competed in doubles at the French Open and later worked in business development for the Lawn Tennis Association.
Despite his privileged background, coaches describe Fery as level-headed, imaginative, and remarkably self-reliant. His dedication and down-to-earth character have earned widespread praise.
