Fery Oblivious to Kate’s Royal Courtside Support
Arthur Fery reaches the third round, sleeping at home, unaware the Princess of Wales watched his win.
Arthur Fery punched his ticket to the Wimbledon third round for the first time, grinding out a four-set victory over Otto Virtanen. The 23-year-old British wild card achieved this feat in blissful ignorance, completely unaware that the Princess of Wales was observing his performance from the Court 18 stands. While royalty watched on, Fery’s focus remained entirely on dismantling his opponent’s challenge.
Growing up minutes from the All England Club, Fery treated the Grand Slam like a local commute rather than a high-pressure away trip. Unlike the majority of the draw navigating hotels and traffic, the local lad enjoyed the rare luxury of sleeping in his own bed throughout the tournament. This home-court comfort provided the foundation for a gritty performance that saw him outlast Virtanen in straight sets of attrition.
