Britain's Arthur Fery through to last 16 at Wimbledon after epic five-set victory
The British wild card needed treatment three times for nosebleeds and fought back from 4-1 down in both deciding sets.
- 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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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
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