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Fery's Five-Set Thriller Keeps British Wimbledon Dreams Alive

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British wildcard Arthur Fery produced a stunning comeback to defeat Zizou Bergs 2-6 7-5 2-6 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (10-5) on court 18, reaching Wimbledon's fourth round and extending home hopes in the singles draw. The 23-year-old fought back twice from a set and break down despite suffering three nosebleeds during the encounter.

Fery, who entered the championships outside the world's top 100, has consistently outperformed his ranking throughout the tournament. Earlier victories over Damir Dzumhur and Otto Virtanen saw him become the sole British player to reach the singles third round, before this dramatic five-set triumph kept the nation's interest alive.

His achievement marks a significant milestone - the first British wildcard to reach Wimbledon's fourth round since 1993. The victory, secured in front of a packed crowd, showcased remarkable resilience from a player few expected to progress this far.

Fery will now face either Matteo Berrettini or Grigor Dimitrov, with the opportunity to reach Wimbledon's second week representing a breakthrough moment for British tennis at this year's Championships.