How Arthur Fery used Emma Raducanu as inspiration to reach Wimbledon semi-finals

9 Jul 2026 • 6:01 PM MYT
The Independent
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How Arthur Fery used Emma Raducanu as inspiration to reach Wimbledon semi-finals

  • British wildcard Arthur Fery has reached the Wimbledon semi-finals, drawing inspiration from Emma Raducanu's unexpected 2021 US Open victory.
  • Fery, ranked 114th in the world, secured his place in the semi-finals after defeating Flavio Cobolli in straight sets, marking a significant improvement from his previous grand slam record.
  • He is now one match away from the final and is set to face French Open champion Alex Zverev in Friday's semi-final.
  • Fery expressed confidence and a relaxed approach, aiming to emulate Raducanu's ability to handle pressure on a big stage by focusing on one match at a time.
  • Fery highlighted improvements in his defensive play and his ability to return big serves, also noting the significant advantage of crowd support at Centre Court.

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