Arthur Fery has been on a sensational run at Wimbledon, becoming the first wildcard to reach the singles quarter-finals since 2014. The 23-year-old British hope will face Flavio Cobolli on Centre Court on Wednesday for a place in the semi-final.
Background and Education
Fery grew up just miles from the All England Club. He attended King's College Wimbledon, an independent school costing £11,940 per term (approximately £33,000 per year). The school is listed in The Schools Index as one of the 150 finest private educational institutions globally and ranks among the top 30 senior schools in the UK.
His father, Loic, is a hedge fund manager and president of Ligue 1 club FC Lorient, which he previously owned. His mother, Olivia, is a former French professional tennis player who competed in doubles at the 1991 French Open and worked as a business development manager at the Lawn Tennis Association.
Stanford University and the Bryan Brothers
Fery earned a tennis scholarship to Stanford University in California, where he studied Science, Technology and Society. During his time there, he worked with legendary doubles duo Mike and Bob Bryan. Bob Bryan recalled: "We met Arthur a few times in Palo Alto at Stanford when we went to see the team. We were very impressed." Mike added: "All the players really respected him and knew his ability. I don't think this is a big surprise to anyone that knows Arthur."
Coaching and Support
Fery's Stanford coach, former US tour player Paul Goldstein, attended his victory over Grigor Dimitrov. Goldstein told The Sun: "It shows what a rounded individual Arthur is. He's got friends who aren't tennis players who are there in the box from all over the world. I couldn't say I knew he would perform like that under pressure when I started recruiting him, but getting to know him it doesn't surprise me. I think of Arthur as an independent thinker, an innovator, creative, and an extraordinarily mature young man."
Wimbledon Run
After 15 home players were eliminated in the first round for the first time in 38 years, Fery now carries British hopes. He defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the previous round and will face Flavio Cobolli on Centre Court, with the match expected to start around 3pm.
