British No.1 Arthur Fery heads into the American hard-court swing after a surprise run to the Wimbledon semi-finals as a wild card ranked 114. The 24-year-old has risen to No. 36 in the world, earning direct entry to the Cincinnati Masters (Aug 13-23) and Winston-Salem Open before his US Open debut at Flushing Meadows from Aug 30.

Former British No.1 Tim Henman called Fery's run "amazing" and "transformational," noting fine margins between top players. Henman believes Fery still has areas to improve, particularly power, which is "exciting" for a young player. With July 20 rankings determining US Open seeding, Fery could sneak into the top 32 if withdrawals occur.

Fery acknowledges increased media attention similar to Emma Raducanu after her 2021 US Open win, saying he's ready for the spotlight. He's relaxed about potential seeding, focusing on gaining experience against top players week in, week out. Other British players like Jack Draper, Katie Boulter, Cam Norrie, and Jan Choinski (now top 100) add depth.