Good tennis IQ & inner belief - how Fery reached shock Wimbledon semi-final
Good tennis IQ and inner belief - how British wildcard Arthur Fery has reached defied the odds to reach a shock Wimbledon semi-final.
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Notable Quotes
"This is one of the best feel-good sports stories of the year."
— Todd Woodbridge , Athlete
"For someone that, totally unexpectedly, has made it this far, the moment hasn't seemed to overwhelm him in any matches."
— John McEnroe , Celebrity
"What I've been so impressed with is Fery's belief."
— Tim Henman , Athlete
Key People
Arthur Fery is a British tennis player and the current number five in the UK rankings.
John McEnroe is a former professional tennis player.
Tim Henman is a retired British tennis player and former national icon.
Todd Woodbridge is a former Australian Wimbledon doubles champion.
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Good tennis IQ and inner belief - how British wildcard Arthur Fery has reached defied the odds to reach a shock Wimbledon semi-final.
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