ARTHUR Fery has taken Wimbledon by storm, capturing the hearts of the nation with an unbelievable wildcard run to the semi-finals.
The 23-year-old ace has become a household name overnight after knocking out some ‘ biggest hitters on Centre Court.
Arthur Fery during a practice session ahead of his Gentlemen’s Singles Semi-Final match against Alexander Zverev on Day 12 of Wimbledon 2026 Credit: PA
But before he was roaring in front of thousands of screaming fans, the British sensation was .
From to an ultra-exclusive education, here’s a look inside the early life of Britain’s newest sporting superstar.
How far away from Centre Court did he grow up?
Arthu grew up just a stone’s throw from the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Born in , Fery’s family .
He grew up living from Centre Court, the sweet thwack of tennis balls likely the soundtrack to his childhood.
Tennis is well and truly in his blood; , was also a professional on the WTA Tour and even competed at Roland Garros in the 90s.
Because his mum became an honorary member of the All England Club, a young Fery would regularly visit SW19 as a child.
He honed his skills from the age of five at local hubs like the Westside Tennis Club and Sutton Tennis Academy before taking on the world.
Where did Arthur Fery go to school?
Fery didn’t have to travel far for a world-class education, and attended the highly prestigious King’s College School right in the heart of .
King’s is ranked among the top 30 senior schools in the UK, and is widely known as one of the best private institutions on the planet.
Notable King’s alumni include Marcus Mumford, the frontman of Mumford & Sons, and descendants of the author Charles Dickens.
But such as exclusive education comes with a price tag, and the school commands a hefty £11,940 per term – roughly £33,000 a year.
Thankfully, his dad, Loic Fery, is and the .
His former teachers remember Fery as an “inspiration” to pupils who was incredibly hard-working, well-mannered, and heavily involved in sports.
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Arthur Fery has won the hearts of the Wimbledon faithful, as the wildcard has gone all the way to the semi-finals, where he faces Alexander Zverev.
Defending champion and Novak Djokovic are eyeing the title, but meet in a blockbuster semi-final.
On the women’s side, No1 seed Aryna Sabalenka and defending champion Iga Swiatek have both been knocked out of the tournament, while Coco Gauff is looking to claim the crown.
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Why did he choose to go to college in America?
Despite growing up in the home of British tennis, Fery decided to pack his bags and cross the Atlantic for a fresh adventure in California.
He secured a highly coveted tennis scholarship at the world-renowned Stanford University.
Fery wanted a safety net in case things went wrong, and has said he chose Stanford for its world-class academics, which gave him a “great backup plan if tennis didn’t work out.”
While in the US, he didn’t just study for a degree in Science, Technology, and Society, he dominated on the court.
During his second year, Fery star became the United States’ No. 1 ranked singles player in college tennis.
He was the first Stanford player to hit that top spot since doubles legend Bob Bryan nearly a quarter of a century earlier.
Fery finished his three-year college stint as a two-time All-American, racking up a 58-16 singles record.
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