Arthur Fery stages miraculous Wimbledon comeback to keep British hopes alive

Arthur Fery, 23, rallied from double break down in fourth set and break down in fifth to beat world No.37 Zizou Bergs 2-6 7-5 2-6 7-6 7-6, reaching fourth round at Wimbledon.

Brit Brief 04/07/2026 17:35

Arthur Fery stages miraculous Wimbledon comeback to keep British hopes alive — Arthur Fery's miraculous Wimbledon comeback keeps British hopes alive

Arthur Fery pulled off a miraculous comeback to beat world No.37 Zizou Bergs and keep British hopes alive at Wimbledon. The wildcard was on his way out when he trailed the Eastbourne Open champion 1-4 in both the fourth and fifth sets.

Fery rallies from double break down

But Fery, 23, rallied from a double break down in the fourth set and a break down in the fifth to claim a 2-6 7-5 2-6 7-6 7-6 victory. The match lasted over four hours on Court 12.

British last hope

Fery is now the last Brit standing in the singles draws, following earlier exits by other home favourites. He will face a yet-to-be-determined opponent in the fourth round.