Britain's Arthur Fery through to last 16 at Wimbledon after epic five-set victory
Fery overcame three nosebleeds and a 4-1 deficit in two sets, then won the 10-point fifth-set tiebreaker for his first career five-set victory.
- On Saturday, July 4, 2026, Britain's Arthur Fery defeated Belgium's Zizou Bergs in a five-set comeback at Wimbledon, securing his first appearance in the tournament's last 16.
- The 23-year-old wild card battled persistent nosebleeds throughout the four-hour, 38-minute match on Court 18, which included a delay exceeding 15 minutes for medical treatment and clothing changes.
- Trailing 4-1 in both the fourth and fifth sets, Fery surged to a 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6, 7-6 victory, propelling him into the top 100 rankings for the first time.
- "It's unreal," Fery said after the match, crediting the home crowd's support on Court 18 for helping him maintain belief throughout the grueling contest.
- As the first British wildcard to reach the fourth round since Andrew Foster in 1993, Fery plans to seek medical treatment after the tournament to resolve the recurring nosebleed issue.
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Why Arthur Fery, the last Brit standing at Wimbledon, is ready for his moment
The 23-year-old wildcard Fery, who suffers nosebleeds on court and carries earplugs in his tennis bag, defeated Zizou Bergs in a five-set epic on Saturday and remains the only British player left in the men’s or women’s singles
“Zero Fair Play”- Arthur Fery’s Mid-Match Antics Leave Zizou Bergs Fuming at Wimbledon
British wildcard Arthur Fery‘s dream run at Wimbledon continued as he made it past Zizou Bergs in a dramatic five-set battle. He recorded a hard-fought 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6, 7-6 victory in a match that went on for four hours and 38 minutes. While Fery may have proven to be a better player, his on-court antics during the final stages of the match may have left many unimpressed. And Zizou Bergs was surely one of them. The Belgian was very vocal abou…
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