Arthur Fery never stops believing: "I am prepared for Zverev, I have nothing to lose"

Fernando Murciego | 8 Jul 2026 | 20.26

Arthur Fery never stops believing: "I am ready for Zverev and I have nothing to lose." Source: Getty

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Arthur Fery is the great sensation of Wimbledon 2026. The British tennis player, who decisively defeated Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to reach the tournament's semifinals, faced the media with the same composure he has shown throughout the championship, making it clear that his confidence has never wavered.

The Londoner will now face Alexander Zverev for a spot in the final of the All England Club, culminating an unforgettable week in which he has become the great hope of British tennis. Despite the magnitude of the moment, Fery insisted that his recipe remains exactly the same: to focus solely on the next match.

Statements by Arthur Fery after advancing to Wimbledon semifinals

"I have always believed in myself and that I could be one of the best players in the world. Obviously, being a Wimbledon semifinalist is another thing. I have taken it match by match, without looking beyond, simply facing each match as it came and here I am."

Confidence after defeating Cobolli again

"I felt, as I said on the court, not comfortable, but more confident when facing someone I had already played against on a big stage. Throughout the match, I felt that everything was very even. There were moments when he served really well, but I felt I always had a slight advantage. Winning the second set was huge, and then I could close the third. Today I was nervous because I truly felt I could beat my opponent. Although it was my first Grand Slam quarterfinal, I really believed I could do it."

The support of the queen and the atmosphere of the Center Court

"We were ready to go out on the court when the queen came to greet us. She introduced herself to both Flavio and me. It is an honor to play in front of her. It was a pleasure to meet her, and in the end, she also said some very kind words to me. Playing in front of tennis legends and now also the queen makes everything very special. When the match ended, she was waiting for me, congratulated me, and I told her how much it meant to me to play in front of her. She replied, 'Congratulations, keep going'. Then I mentioned that Sunday was my birthday and that it would be fantastic to play the Wimbledon final on that same day."

Arthur Fery talks about the pressure of being the last Briton standing

"I am starting to feel that significance, it grows with each match I win. At the same time, it's good that I don't have two weeks until the next match. Everything comes very quickly, I'm not looking too much at social media. I stay within my bubble and continue to do the same. Here in London, I feel especially the support of the British public. I have ties with France and a lot of support from there, but I play for Great Britain, and here is where I most feel that affection."

The inspiration of Emma Raducanu

"I remember how impressive it was how Emma did not allow the occasion to overwhelm her. She progressed match by match, playing well and defeating top players to win the US Open. It is very difficult to do when you are not accustomed to such a big stage. I have tried to follow that same path: take it match by match, play my tennis, and bring out what I do best on the court."

Arthur Fery explains how he will face his next match against Alexander Zverev. Source: Getty

Stanford and increasingly British roots

"Stanford was a fantastic experience. I arrived there at 18, and maybe I wasn’t ready yet to play on the professional circuit. It was three years that allowed me to mature, continue my studies, work with great coaches, and make friends whom I still keep. It was the perfect place to combine studies and tennis. Regarding France, I feel less and less French. If they had asked me ten years ago, I would probably have said I felt more French than English, but now it's not the case anymore. I feel very British, live here, my best friends are here, I went to school here, and I train here. My parents are still French, and we speak French as a family, but my roots are now very linked to London."

Ready for the challenge against Zverev

"I have significantly improved my defensive game and also my ability to face big servers. I have learned to accept that sometimes I will face many aces, putting more pressure on my own service games. I believe I am a great returner and try to exert pressure from there. In the previous matches, I was close to losing, but I managed to keep fighting and force my opponents to win the match. Here, I also have the support of the audience on my side, which helps a lot on the Centre Court. I try to use that support in crucial moments to add a bit more pressure to the opponent, and I will try again on Friday. Zverev represents another step, but I am prepared for it. I have nothing to lose; I will step onto the court, play my game, believe in myself, and see how far it takes me."

Competing even when the body doesn't respond

"Today was hotter, and I noticed it. It was positive to finish in just over two hours because that helps with recovery. I am tired, both physically and mentally. I have been feeling this way for the past five days, but it has also greatly increased my confidence. Now I know that I can compete even when I am tired, stressed, or when conditions are difficult. I trust in my tennis and know that I can go out and fight in any situation."

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