Arthur Fery prepares to face Flavio Cobolli at Wimbledon quarter-finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Arthur Fery, ranked 114th globally, is set to play ninth seed Flavio Cobolli in the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Wednesday. Fery reached this stage after defeating Grigor Dimitrov in the last 16, surprising many with his performance. The 23-year-old aims to become the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals in the Open era, utilizing his agility and volleying skills. Cobolli, ranked 10th and a recent French Open runner-up, presents a significant challenge, having showcased strong grass-court abilities recently. Analysts suggest Fery’s success hinges on an aggressive return strategy and capitalizing on Cobolli's weaknesses.
- •Fery aims to become fifth British semi-finalist since 1968
- •Fery’s last-16 win came against Grigor Dimitrov
- •Cobolli was runner-up at the French Open
- •Fery previously beat Cobolli at the Australian Open
- •Match scheduled for July 7 on Centre Court
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — UK's Fery continues fairytale Wimbledon run to set up Zverev semi
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — What must Fery do to become Wimbledon semi-finalist?
- 9:15 PMBBC Sport — What must Fery do to become Wimbledon semi-finalist?
"Britain's Arthur Fery added another extraordinary chapter to his Wimbledon fairytale by crushing Flavio Cobolli to reach the semi-finals. It is 25 years since Goran Ivanisevic famously became the first wild card to win the men’s singles title, and Fery is now only two wins away from matching that historic achievement.
"Arthur Fery is bidding to become the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals in the Open era - here is how he can beat Italian 10th seed Flavio Cobolli.
"Arthur Fery is bidding to become the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals in the Open era - here is how he can beat Italian 10th seed Flavio Cobolli.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 5:06 PMUK's Fery continues fairytale Wimbledon run to set up Zverev semi
Britain's Arthur Fery added another extraordinary chapter to his Wimbledon fairytale by crushing Flavio Cobolli to reach the semi-finals. It is 25 years since Goran Ivanisevic famously became the first wild card to win the men’s singles title, and Fery is now only two wins away from matching that historic achievement.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 9:16 PMWhat must Fery do to become Wimbledon semi-finalist?
Arthur Fery is bidding to become the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals in the Open era - here is how he can beat Italian 10th seed Flavio Cobolli.
- BBC SportJul 7, 2026, 9:15 PMWhat must Fery do to become Wimbledon semi-finalist?
Arthur Fery is bidding to become the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals in the Open era - here is how he can beat Italian 10th seed Flavio Cobolli.
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