Arthur Fery stands as the last British player left at Wimbledon and the only shining beacon of UK tennis this week. The 23-year-old overcame Zizou Bergs in a five-set thriller to progress to the fourth round, where he takes on SW19 favourite Grigor Dimitrov.
Fery's Rise at Wimbledon 2026
Coming into the tournament ranked 114th globally, Fery reached this stage despite suffering three nosebleeds during his battle with Bergs. He has become the first British male wildcard to advance this far in 33 years and has already secured £300,000 for making the fourth round. Victory would see him pocket as much as £480,000.
So far in 2026, before Wimbledon, he earned £245,000. Here, we explore the rising British star's life and family history.
Family Connections and Wealth
Fery boasts significant connections to the football world, as his father, Loic Fery, owned Ligue 1 side Lorient, who compete in the same division as Manchester United minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Nice. Loic acquired the club at just 35 years old in 2009, having gained valuable knowledge from former Sunderland owner Ellis Short, whose son played junior tennis with Arthur. A friendship with Arsene Wenger also proved particularly beneficial for the now 52-year-old.
Reflecting on his journey into football ownership, Loic, who boasts a net worth of £275 million, revealed 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. I wasn't playing to the level of my wife or Arthur but I am competitive in everything I do. I've always very much enjoyed playing football as well."
"I looked at investing in Sheffield Wednesday and also Leeds United, and got as far as making an on-site visit. But I thought Lorient was better value from the point of developing a business and it has been a good story so far."
"When I took over the club, it was in a bad financial situation with negative equity, but we have been able to balance the books over the past 11 seasons."
Loic sold Lorient in January to the Black Knight Football Club ownership group, yet continues at the club as president, a position he has held since 2009.
Arthur Fery's Tennis Background
Meanwhile, Arthur's mother, Olivia, carved out a distinguished tennis career in her own right, claiming two singles titles and finishing with a 33-25 singles record before hanging up her racket. She also competed at the 1991 French Open.
Arthur Fery's journey at Wimbledon continues as he prepares to face Grigor Dimitrov in the fourth round, with a potential quarterfinal spot and increased prize money on the line.
