Fery already thinking about the future: "It will be a challenge to manage all of this, but I am already aware and that is the first step"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 10 Jul 2026 | 19.04

Fery is already thinking about the future: "It's going to be a challenge to handle all of this, but I am already aware and that is the first step."

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A Wimbledon 2026 that Arthur Fery will never forget. The Briton achieved a feat at the London Grand Slam after receiving a wild card as world No. 114, eliminating players of the caliber of Grigor Dimitrov or Flavio Cobolli and igniting the hope of an English audience lacking in hope due to the constant injuries of Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper, combined with the long shadow of Andy Murray. However, Alexander Zverev woke him up from the dream and brought him back to reality after defeating him clearly and convincingly 7-6(0), 6-2, 6-4.

Despite his elimination, the two unforgettable weeks at Wimbledon have placed him in the 36th position in the ATP ranking. This means direct access to all Grand Slams, as well as the Masters 1000, even with the possibility of being a seeded player in the ATP 250 and ATP 500 tournaments. A new reality that Fery will have to adapt to, as well as the expectations he will have to face. He spoke about this in the press conference after his defeat, where he also analyzed the difficulties posed by Zverev.

Arthur Fery explains the reasons for his defeat against Alexander Zverev

"I felt good before the match. For some reason, I didn't feel as comfortable as on other days. Partly because of the opponent and how he was playing. But yes, I didn't feel as comfortable or as at ease as on other days."

"There are many ups and downs in each match. I didn't play a good tie-break. He was always applying constant pressure. I couldn't find much rhythm, there simply weren't many exchanges, and the balls were coming a bit faster than on other days and what I'm used to. I wasn't as agile with my feet or mentally, and against a player like that, it accumulates quickly."

Fery is now prepared for his new life after rising to the 36th spot in the ATP ranking

"Many things will change, for sure. I will be able to play on the circuit for at least a full year, and hopefully more. It will be interesting to see how I handle this change and all that it entails in terms of expectations, from myself, from the public, from everyone. So, yes, I'm already looking forward to that. It will be a challenge to manage all this, but I am aware, and that's the first step."

"It is still very recent, and it will take me time to get used to and fully digest it. But yes, right now, mentally and physically, I am tired from the tournament. I will make sure to take enough time to recharge and then come out again and give my best in every match I play. But I feel that I have shown my level here, and also in the last year since I returned from the injury, I have played tennis at a very high level. I'm not sure if I can put a number on my level exactly, but I definitely feel comfortable playing in Grand Slam main draws and more."

Fery reveals what he is most proud of after reaching the Wimbledon 2026 semifinals

"What makes me most proud is how I managed the progression of the tournament and how I kept going in each match. It would have been easy, for example, to let Zizou Bergs escape with his two breaks in the fourth set and, as you say, go on vacation and come back."

Fery showers praises on the level displayed by Alexander Zverev

"We know how well he can play. His forehand was very good and really powerful. That's the side that maybe doesn't cost him, but he can have good and bad days too. I felt that today he hit the ball really hard and it didn't seem to faze him when he missed. Maybe it would have been a bit different if I applied more pressure on him in crucial moments. Also, on the backhand, he is always super solid and serves very powerfully. His services are very difficult to read. He really doesn't have weak points," stated Arthur Fery who, after two historic weeks at Wimbledon, is already thinking about his new life within the Top 40 of the ATP ranking.

Fery sets his sights on the North American hard-court tour as his next goal

"I will go to the United States and play. I entered the Masters 1000 in Canada, but I'm not sure if I will play yet. It is yet to be decided. Then I plan to participate in the Masters 1000 in Cincinnati and Winston-Salem, and finally, my first main draw at the US Open."

"As for tournaments I haven't played and would love to, I'm looking forward to playing in Asia. It will be great. I'm not sure exactly which events I will play. I will definitely participate in the Masters 1000 in Shanghai, and before that Tokyo and Beijing. I'm also looking forward to returning to Australia. I love that place, and I already played in the main draw there."

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