Arthur Fery is the new hero of British tennis thanks to his incredible feats at Wimbledon and plenty of fans have been wondering whether there is a significant other in his life.
The young ace who was handed a wildcard invitation to take part in the tournament has captured the hearts of supporters with his determined displays at the All England Club. The 23-year-old, who was raised just a stone’s throw from Wimbledon, has surged into the quarter-finals and after beating Italian ninth seed Flavio Cobolli on Centre Court on Wednesday, next faces No.2 seed Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals.
Fery will have to be at his very best to conquer the French Open champion in the semi-finals. And many viewers watching the action unfold on BBC will be wondering whether there is a partner in his life who will be cheering him on. Fery, who maintains much of his private life away from public scrutiny, has been linked to a blonde beauty.
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The tennis ace has been connected in media reports to Honor Millard, a culinary content creator recognised online as ‘The Honorable Chef’. Neither Fery nor Millard have openly acknowledged the status of their rumoured relationship.
The duo are believed to have been acquainted since their school days and have been photographed together on social media platforms.
Following her identification by the Daily Mail as Fery’s possible girlfriend, Honor shared on Instagram: “Welcome to all my new Daily Mail friends.”
However, Daily Star Sport can confirm they are just friends and Fery does not have a girlfriend – so we can’t guarantee she will be seen in the stands at Wimbledon cheering him on any time soon.
Fery initially grabbed attention at Wimbledon after defeating Belgium’s Zizou Bergs in a thrilling five-set battle that stretched beyond four-and-a-half hours. Throughout the encounter, Fery endured three separate nosebleeds as conditions became sweltering but declined to allow the disruptions to halt his momentum.
He subsequently followed up that extraordinary triumph by delivering another unforgettable showing against former world No. 3 Grigor Dimitrov, grinding through another gruelling five-set epic to advance to the tournament’s business end.
The Wimbledon crowd swiftly embraced him, chanting “Here comes the Fery” as the local hero continued his dream run. His frequent nosebleeds raised eyebrows and speaking afterwards, Fery suggested the hot weather had contributed, but conceded the issue is not a new one.
“I’ve had nosebleeds since I was young,” he disclosed. “When it’s hot and dry, it tends to happen more often.”
Nosebleeds are fairly common among athletes, especially during intense exercise in hot or dry environments. Heavy breathing, dehydration and increased blood flow can cause the fragile blood vessels inside the nose to rupture more easily.
Born in France but brought up in south-west London, the right-hander honed his skills at Westside Tennis Club, merely a stone’s throw from the All England Club, before studying at King’s College School in Wimbledon.
Rather than going professional straight away, Fery took up a tennis scholarship at Stanford University in California, where he pursued Science, Technology and Society while continuing to refine his talents.
During his stint in the United States he worked under former ATP player Paul Goldstein and also received mentorship from legendary American doubles duo Bob and Mike Bryan.
Fery has gradually risen through the ATP rankings and entered Wimbledon positioned at world No. 114, with his campaign at SW19 poised to lift him even further.
Beyond the court, Fery hails from one of the most affluent families in British tennis.
His father, Loïc Fery, is a French businessman and hedge fund manager most recognised for his ownership of French football club FC Lorient. Via his investment firm Chenavari, he has amassed considerable wealth, with estimates placing his fortune at approximately £275 million.
His mother, Olivia, also boasts strong tennis ties. A former professional player, she featured in the doubles competition at the French Open before subsequently working in business development for the Lawn Tennis Association.
Despite his privileged background, those who have collaborated with Fery have repeatedly commended his dedication and down-to-earth character, with previous coaches characterising him as level-headed, imaginative and remarkably self-reliant.