Britain’s Arthur Fery wins five-set epic to reach Wimbledon last 16

Britain’s Arthur Fery wins five-set epic to reach Wimbledon last 16 Last updated 04 July 2026 7:34pm BST Save Share article Log in or Subscribe Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Add us as preferred source Add us as preferred source Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Arthur Fery produced an incredible performance to stay in Wimbledon Credit: Andrew Matthews/PA Chris Bascombe Sports Reporter. Uche Amako live updates, at Wimbledon Last updated 04 July 2026 7:34pm BST Save Share article Log in or Subscribe Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Add us as preferred source Add us as preferred source Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Wimbledon may have itself a court of King Arthur. Arthur Fery, the last Briton standing in the singles events, shunned the show venues to make Court 18 his Camelot. His epic comeback to defeat Zizou Bergs was more worthy of Merlin the magician, as he somehow retrieved two service breaks when heading for seemingly certain defeat to set up a thrilling five-set victory: 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6, 7-6. Trailing 2-1 and 4-1 in the fourth, Fery flung his racket at his chair, frustration spilling over that a mid-game momentum shift had not been maintained. Improbably, he fought back, winning the fourth on a tie-break. He was a break down in the decider too, yet still somehow conjured the win, literally shedding blood for the cause. Several medical time-outs were required for a nosebleed, the last with the match approaching its climax. Fery’s courage means the British flag still flies in singles during the second Wimbledon week. Wild-card entry Fery is the last Briton standing at SW19 Credit: Ben Whitley/PA For three hours, the combination of a classy Belgian opponent and chronic nosebleed looked an impediment too far in pursuit of round four. Fery’s revival began when showcasing more variety than a night at the Palladium during Bruce Forsyth’s heyday. An array of slices and impressive net game seemed to befuddle his opponent when he impressively levelled for 1-1 and 2-2, the crowd erupting at the promise of a British win. It had taken 68 minutes for Fery to make the spectators believe, a break of serve at 2-1 in the second set proving a momentary turning point in what had hitherto been a one-sided match. “All aboard the Fery,” one fan shouted. “Fery’s coming home,” was another. At his best, he looked more like a speedboat. Fery was severely impeded by medical time-outs; his last was at game point when 5-4 down in the fifth. Many players will appreciate the suggestion they might get a nosebleed by flying up the rankings. In Fery’s case it is an occupation hazard, the chronic issue in need of resolution to ensure it does not disrupt career progress. It was an untimely distraction as Fery tamely lost the opening set. He scurried back with a stunning break of serve when 6-5 up in the second, the precursor for a more unlikely fightback later before another nosebleed occurred at the most inopportune moment. What character he showed. Despite Bergs regaining the ascendancy in the fifth, Fery did not wilt as the son of French parents put Zizou in the shade by claiming the match tie-break, falling to the turf in exhausted elation after keeping the home fires burning. Recommended Defending champion Iga Swiatek crashes out in straight sets Read more Latest updates Chris Bascombe Sports Reporter. Uche Amako live updates, at Wimbledon 7:31PM Billie Jean King on Fery Link copied to clipboard “When you do what you need to do, some people might perceive it as selfish but really I think he is doing the right thing. It shows how much he wants this. I kept watching his demeanour and his actions and I could see how much he wants this, but he was also able to concentrate and focus on what he needed to do. It was the confidence and belief that allowed Arthur Fery to win. “Because he isn’t the tallest guy in the world, he does have an advantage on grass because he has a low centre of gravity. It is about doing the best with what God gave you.” Fery will be back in action on Monday Credit: Ben Whitley/PA 7:25PM Fery on his nosebleeds Link copied to clipboard “It is a problem I am going to address. It has happened before but it’s not that common. “It happened at times today when I didn’t want to stop, when momentum was with me. I know it annoying for the opponent. It gives me some extra time to rest sometimes I guess.” The match was stopped three times for Fery nosebleeds Credit: Eddie Mulholland for The Telegraph 7:21PM Father and son celebrate Link copied to clipboard Arthur Fery celebrates victory with his dad Loic Credit: Andrew Matthews/PA 7:11PM Fery reacts Link copied to clipboard “No words for it, honestly. I don’t know what is going on right now. It will take time to digest it. So many first times after this match. I’m just so glad. “I just tried to stay in the match, just backing myself as a competitor. I was down for pretty much the whole match, managed to scramble back from two breaks and 4-1 in the fifth, and just tried to put up as much of a fight as I could.” 7:03PM The only minor blow for Fery... Link copied to clipboard He won’t be playing on Court 18 in the fourth round. He will almost certainly be on Centre Court against either Grigor Dimitrov or Matteo Berrettini on Monday. 6:58PM Last Briton standing Link copied to clipboard Fery is into the Wimbledon fourth round for the first time in his career Credit: Tolga Akmen/Shutterstock 6:55PM ‘ARTHUR, ARTHUR, ARTHUR’ Link copied to clipboard The fans on Court 18 are shouting Fery’s name. He throws himself to the floor and looks to the heavens.  The last British wild card to reach the last-16 was in 1993. History made today!! 6:52PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (10-5) Bergs Link copied to clipboard Bergs shanks a forehand long, 9-4. Five match points. Fery forehand long, 9-5.  Fery first serve wide and Bergs nets, 10-5. UNBELIEVABLE! 6:50PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-6 (8-4) Bergs Link copied to clipboard Huge Fery first serve unreturned, 5-2. Wild Bergs forehand long, 6-2. The Belgian is crumbling.  Bergs forehand into the net, 7-2. Bergs has a moan at the umpire because he feels Fery is celebrating too much. Bergs forehand into the tramlines, 8-2. Fery forehand into the tramlines, 8-3. Defensive Fery forehand drifts wide, 8-4. 6:45PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-6 (4-2) Bergs Link copied to clipboard Bergs first serve unreturned by Fery, 0-1. Fizzing forehand winner by Fery, 1-1. No hesitation shown with that. Defensive Bergs backhand lands wide, 2-1. Bergs backhand long, 3-1.  Double fault No 14 for Bergs, 4-1. Wow. Bergs volley winner, 4-2.  6:41PM Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-6 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Biggest few minutes of Fery’s tennis career coming up. This has been an enthralling contest.  No nerves shown by the Briton as he races to 40-0 swiftly. But a double fault stalls his progress a little, 40-15. Shaky forehand into the net by Fery. He needs to get over the line here... Bang!! First serve in and Bergs sends a forehand return long. A 10-point tie-break to decide the match!!! 6:37PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 5-6 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Bergs guarantees himself a tie-break with a hold to 15. Up to Fery now to meet him there... 6:34PM Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 5-5 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Nearly nine minutes later, we get started again and Fery ends the game straight away with an overhead smash winner. 6:33PM Fery and his nosebleeds Link copied to clipboard A reminder that Lawn Tennis Association men’s national coach Alex Ward, who has worked with Fery for the last 18 months, said before the match that this is an issue which will be addressed. “There’s a plan in place for after the tournament to have a look at that and to try and get that sorted,” Ward said. 6:27PM Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 4-5 (40-15) Bergs Link copied to clipboard First double fault of the set for Fery, 15-15. Fery keeps his cool as Bergs attacks the net and drills a backhand down the line, 30-15. Fery gets 40-15 but just before he is about to serve, he stops because of another nosebleed. So the tournament physio has been called to the court to help the Briton. 6:22PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 4-5 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard We are well and truly in the business end of this set. A break of serve either way could decide it.  Fery has to use the support from the crowd to will himself over the line. Bergs moves to 40-15 but he sends a backhand well long, 40-30. Double fault No 13 from Bergs. You could feel it coming. It has been an untidy game from the Belgian but he manages to survive and put all the pressure back on Fery. 6:17PM Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 4-4 Bergs Link copied to clipboard As we move past the four-hour mark, this is now the longest match of Fery’s career.  Amazing dig by Bergs on the full stretch to find the sideline with a backhand and give himself a break point, 30-40. Saved by Fery, who attacks the net and asks Bergs to pass him, which he can’t. Bergs receives an unsportsmanlike conduct warning for spitting from the umpire. Bergs backhand long and Fery completes a gutsy hold. We are back on serve! 6:11PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 3-4 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Chance for Fery at 30-30 but he leaves the ball short and Bergs fires a forehand winner past him. But a poor approach shot by Bergs is punished by Fery with a cross court backhand winner, deuce. Great defence by Fery to keep himself in the rally. Bergs goes for too much with a forehand and it lands in the tramlines, break point Fery. Bergs backhand long and FERY BREAKS BACK! Fery takes the adulation of the crowd Credit: Ben Whitley/PA 6:08PM Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 2-4 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Must win game for Fery and he moves to 30-0 quickly. He then slices a backhand long to give Bergs a chance. But a couple of missed returns by Bergs and Fery holds. 6:02PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 1-4 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Bergs has settled himself and has won all nine points behind his first serve in this set. He marches to 40-0 with another slam dunk overhead winner. Fery keeps himself alive by taking it to 40-30. But Bergs finds another first serve to hold. 5:58PM Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 1-3 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Problems for Fery as he slips to 0-30. A weak backhand into the net and Bergs has three break points. Bergs senses Fery has gone off the boil, goes on the attack and finishes with a volley winner to break. Fery has been on the full stretch at times  Credit: Andrew Matthews/PA 5:54PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 1-2 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Ace No 13 for Bergs is followed by a 23rd forehand winner, 40-0. Fery forehand return long and Bergs holds to love. 5:53PM Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 1-1 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Fery will know Bergs’ forehand side was all over the place at the end of the fourth set. He has to keep looking to attack and apply pressure. And if he can keep it tight going deep into the set, Bergs is liable to crack again. Fery holds to 15 to even things up. 5:49PM Final Set: Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 0-1 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Over 14 minutes after the end of the fourth set, the match does get started again. And Bergs produces a quick service hold to 15.  5:46PM Delay on Court 18 Link copied to clipboard Farcical scenes again as we approach 12 minutes since the last point and no sign of the match resuming. Both players have received medical timeouts. Fery having work done on his nose by the physio. 5:39PM We are now in the court of King Arthur Link copied to clipboard We are now in the court of King Arthur, although the magic of that fourth set comeback was more worthy of Merlin. Bergs melted when two breaks up, but the gutsiness of the 22-year-old Briton was mightily impressive.  5:33PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3) Bergs - TIE-BREAK Link copied to clipboard Pressure from Fery and Bergs sends a backhand long, 5-2. Bergs forehand long, 6-2. Four set points. Fery backhand wide, 6-3. Bergs backhand long and FERY TAKES THE FOURTH SET!! 7-3. We are going the distance on Court 18. Fery has forced a final set on Court 18 Credit: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters 5:29PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-6 (4-2) Bergs - TIE-BREAK Link copied to clipboard Bergs forehand long, 1-0. Fery backhand return long, 1-1. Brilliant Fery forehand back behind Bergs, 2-1. WHAT A POINT. Fery volley winner after a cat-and-mouse rally, 3-1. Bergs backhand long, 4-1. Fery forehand return long, 4-2. 5:25PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-6 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Bergs rediscovers his first serve to move 30-0 ahead. But a couple of shaky forehands means it is now 30-30. Another forehand by Bergs sails long and that makes it deuce. The Belgian is feeling the pressure... Double fault Bergs, his 11th of the match. Set point Fery. Timely first serve by Bergs and he finishes with a forehand winner, deuce. Fery forehand into the net and Bergs survives. Tie-break time! 5:21PM Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-5 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Confidence is flowing through Fery with the momentum he has now and he storms through another service game to guarantee himself at least a tie-break. 5:17PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 5-5 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Bergs stops the bleeding and powers his way to 40-0. Fery belts a forehand down the line winner to stay in the game but Bergs finishes it off with an overhead smash. 5:14PM Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 5-4 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Bergs has a good chance to finish with a forehand winner but pushes it long, 40-30. His forehand is starting to look very shaky! Fery holds after another Bergs error and now the Belgian needs to hold serve to stay in the set. 5:11PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 4-4 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Classy drop shot from Bergs to open the game. But he then rushes a forehand and nets, 15-15. Fery cross court forehand return winner beats Bergs, 30-40. Second serve coming... Bergs double fault. Having looked down and out, Fery is back on level terms. What a recovery. He now needs to play on these nerves shown by Bergs. Frey fought back from two breaks down Credit: Eddie Mulholland for the Telegraph 5:06PM Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-4 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Too good from Bergs as he puts away a forehand volley, 15-30. Fery misjudges a backhand and dumps it into the net, 30-40. Timely 121mph first serve by Fery is unreturned by Bergs, deuce. The crowd are trying to get Fery over the line here. And he shows great courage to hammer down another first serve and win the game. 5:01PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 2-4 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Double fault by Bergs, his seventh of the match, makes it 0-30. Deep return by Fery rushes Bergs, who sends a backhand long, two break points. Bergs saves the first with a big first serve. But he hits his second double fault of the game and Fery breaks. Game on? 4:57PM Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 1-4 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Problems for Fery as he nets a backhand, 15-30. Looked like a tired shot. He wasn’t missing that in the second set. Brilliant play by Bergs. His drop shot forces Fery to the net, he then lifts a lob over Fery’s head. Fery gets back but nets his backhand, break point. Fery backhand into the net and Bergs gets the double break. That could be it for the Briton. 4:53PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 1-3 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Bergs finds the sideline with a blistering forehand winner, 30-15. Fery thought it was out but replays show it caught the line. That was his 49th winner for the match. Fery tries to attack Bergs’ second serve however, he gets his forehand return all wrong and Bergs holds. Fery has lost his way Credit: Ben Whitley/PA 4:49PM Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 1-2 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Fery gets on the scoreboard with an ace down the T but he has an uphill task ahead of him. Really tough for Fery to dominate rallies at this stage with the way Bergs is overwhelming him. 4:47PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 0-2 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard One-way traffic at the moment as Bergs cruises through another service game. A bit of fatigue now in the legs of Fery it seems. 4:43PM Fourth Set: Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 0-1 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Bergs is not giving Fery any time on his second serve. Consistently deep returns forcing errors from the Briton. Fery miscues a backhand wide and that gives Bergs two break points. Fery saves the first but not the second after placing a backhand into the tramlines. Wasn’t the cleanest of hits and now he is in big trouble. Bergs breaks. 4:41PM Echoes of set one as Bergs lifted his game Link copied to clipboard Echoes of set one as Bergs lifted his game to regain control. It felt like Fery had all the momentum early in the set, but a couple of loose points at 2-2 changed everything. In other news, the clamour for seats means some punters are being allowed in the press area. The guy next to me arrived holding a bottle of champagne. You don’t get that at Premier League grounds, let me tell you.  4:40PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-6 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Much like the first set, Bergs has had too much confidence and power for Fery and he finishes off the set in style with a Pete Sampras-like jumping overhead smash winner. If Fery wants to win this, he will have to do it in five sets. 4:35PM Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 2-5 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Deep return and crunching forehand winner by Bergs, 30-30. So aggressive. Bergs in attack mode again, getting Fery on the move and the Briton nets a backhand. Break point Bergs. Backhand from Fery drifts long and Bergs takes a very firm grip on the third set. Bergs lines up a forehand against Fery  Credit: Ben Whitley/PA 4:31PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-4 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Fery is not out of this. A 10th forehand error from Bergs makes it 30-30. Big ‘come on’ from Bergs after Fery nets a sliced backhand. He would have heard that. Bergs then compounds the pain with an ace to extend his lead. 4:28PM Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 2-3 Bergs Link copied to clipboard First difficult service game for Fery in a while as Bergs ups the power and depth to his shots. He earns a break point when his drop shot is too good for Fery. Bergs then digs in, keeps his balls in play and Fery nets a backhand. Bergs breaks! 4:24PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 2-2 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Bergs hasn’t deviated from his game plan, which has been to ‘see ball, crush ball’. He finds his first serve again and moves to 36 winners in the match to seal a routine service hold.  4:19PM Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 2-1 Bergs Link copied to clipboard More encouragement for Fery is that he is dominating the rallies when they go over eight shots. He is finding his spots and forcing Bergs to make shots from awkward positions. Fery romps through the service game with a hold to love. 4:15PM Fery 2-6, 7-5, 1-1 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Fery moves to 15-30 with an excellent forehand return winner down the line. Bergs levels the game when his big first serve is unreturned.  Fizzing forehand winner from Bergs zips past Fery, 40-30. And another forehand winner gives Bergs the game and allows him to settle down after the shock of losing the second set. 4:13PM Third Set: Fery* 2-6, 7-5, 1-0 Bergs Link copied to clipboard An inexplicable 12-minute wait between the last point of the second set and the start of the third set. It should not take that long to change outfits and have a comfort break. But no loss of focus for Fery as he returns from the break and holds to 15 when his forehand down the line is too hot for Bergs. Fery returns against Bergs Credit: Kirill Kudryavtsev/Getty Images 4:01PM We have ourselves a contest Link copied to clipboard Ladies and gentlemen, we have ourselves a contest. The final service break by Fery was sensational, a full throttle attack which had more variety than a night at the Palladium during Bruce Forsyth’s heyday. That’s been the key to his revival. The Bergs serve was dominant in set one but has been under continued pressure ever since. “Ferys coming home,” was the chant from the crowd. Not sure that will catch on, but the atmosphere is building.  4:00PM BREAKING: Serena Williams pulls out of Wimbledon doubles Link copied to clipboard The most talked-about tennis comeback is over for now after news filters through that Serena will not play her doubles match with sister Venus later today because of the knee injury sustained on Tuesday evening. 3:57PM Fery 2-6, 7-5 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Fery races to 0-30. He then lifts a lob over Bergs head and puts away a volley to earn himself two set points.  Bergs double faults, his sixth of the match and Fery steals the second set. Well done, young man! 3:55PM Fery* 2-6, 6-5 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Bergs makes Fery work hard to retake the lead. Can he apply some pressure on Bergs and avoid a tie-break? 3:52PM Fery 2-6, 5-5 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Bergs does what he needs to do and holds on to prolong the set. 3:44PM Fery* 2-6, 5-4 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Ideal service game from Fery as he holds to 15 and forces Bergs to serve and stay in the match.  Fery serves to Bergs on Court 18  Credit: Ben Whitley/PA 3:42PM Fery 2-6, 4-4 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Better from Bergs, who appears to have rediscovered this form and goes on the attack. He completes a service hold in no more than two minutes. 3:39PM Fery* 2-6, 4-3 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Expertly placed backhand down the line by Fery to move 40-30 and he earns a good hold with an unreturned first serve. Fery is playing his best tennis of the match. 3:35PM Fery 2-6, 3-3 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Bergs has lost a bit of rhythm on his first serve and Fery is starting to get more balls into play. He was getting bullied in the first set but now Fery’s shots are landing and making things awkward. Bergs holds serve eventually but this isn’t the one-way traffic that it was 30 minutes ago.  3:30PM Fery* 2-6, 3-2 Bergs Link copied to clipboard It is not a break until you consolidate it and Fery does what he needs to do and battles through to hold serve. Fery might be sensing a drop in level from Bergs. It took 68 minutes for Fery to make the Court 18 crowd erupt, the break of serve at 2-2 hopefully a turning point in what had been a one-sided match until then. There is an increasingly boisterous bald gentleman in the stands who keeps bellowing support in what can only be described as fluent Cockney. Should Fery turn this around, no doubt he’ll offer his thanks.  3:23PM Fery 2-6, 2-2 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Fery has got to find a way to stay with Bergs. But it has been a masterclass with the drop shot by Bergs, showing tremendous touch. Break point Fery after a bit of casual play from his opponent. Fery senses the chance to take the point to Bergs, dictating the rally and hitting a forehand into the corner that is too much for Bergs. Fery breaks back. Fery breaks back Credit: Ben Whitley/PA 3:16PM Fery* 2-6, 1-2 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Frustration for Fery as he nets a backhand to make it deuce. Fery turns defence into attack and approaches the net, Bergs strikes a backhand down the line but Fery nets the volley, break point. Fery backhand into the net and Bergs breaks again. 3:13PM Fery 2-6, 1-1 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Bergs continues to fire bombs off his serve. His attack-minded instincts are holding up well too. He’s not letting Fery settle or get comfortable. Bergs holds again and Fery’s wait for another break point goes on. 3:07PM Second Set: Fery* 2-6, 1-0 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Fery is advised by his coach to play with more control and take fewer risks with his shots and it appears to work for him as he holds to love quickly. 3:04PM Fery has been largely overpowered by Bergs Link copied to clipboard Fery was sunk by cool as ice Bergs in that first set. The nosebleed must be a distraction for the Brit, but he’s been largely overpowered and needs to find a way to engage the crowd.  Zizou Bergs plays a backhand against Arthur Fery Credit: Jan Kruger/Getty Images 3:01PM Fery 2-6 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Another impressive service game from Bergs and he earns two more set points, 40-15. He messes up on the first with a double fault but eventually finishes in style with a forehand winner down the line. Fery with some thinking to do about how to get into this match. 2:57PM Fery* 2-5 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Bergs just has a little more power than Fery, who is in defensive mode at this stage of the match. But he is digging deep and making Bergs play an extra ball as often as possible. Fery is being made to work hard to get out of this game. Bergs is continuing to go after his second serve. Fery tries something different with a drop shot but Bergs gets there with time to spare and chips a forehand down the line for a winner, set point Timely first serve ace from Fery to keep himself alive in this set.  Fery reads a backhand pass by Bergs but nets the volley, second set point. Saved by Fery again when Bergs nets a forehand. This is becoming a real battle of the drop shots. And on his 44th point on serve, Fery holds when Bergs nets another forehand. Bergs, in comparison, has played just 18 points on his serve. 2:44PM Fery 1-5 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Bergs is making it look very easy at this stage of the match. Fery has no answer to the Belgian. My colleague Simon Briggs informs me that Bergs is seven from nine at net while Fery is yet to win one from his four visits. A backhand return into the net from Fery and Bergs takes a commanding lead. 2:41PM Fery* 1-4 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Over six minutes after the last point, we get back underway on Court 18.  Bergs pulls Fery left and right, hits a good approach and follows it into the net where he finishes with a volley winner, 15-30. Bergs then rips a forehand winner down the line to earn two break points. Bergs continues to apply pressure to Fery and the British player blinks first when he nets a forehand. Bergs gets the double break. 2:38PM A recurring issue for Fery Link copied to clipboard We all want full-blooded performances from the British players, but this is becoming a recurring issue for Fery. Not sure how you prepare for a chronic nosebleed. It must be psychologically tough knowing it is going to happen and being helpless to prevent it.  2:33PM Fery nosebleed stops play Link copied to clipboard Short delay to this game as Fery is having a nosebleed. It happened to him in the last match. The physio is called to provide treatment. Fery receives medical attention for a nosebleed Credit: Ben Whitley/PA 2:32PM Fery 1-3 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard Average first serve speed for Bergs is 126mph and it is earning him some cheap points to get through and consolidate the break. Work to do for Fery.  2:28PM Fery* 1-2 Bergs Link copied to clipboard Aggressive slice backhand by Bergs and Fery has a look at a pass but nets, 15-30. Bergs then forces Fery to come into the net and lifts a delicate lob over the Briton’s head, two break points. Backhand by Fery travels long and Bergs breaks. 2:25PM Fery 1-1 Bergs* Link copied to clipboard With his backward cap and languid style, Bergs doesn’t lack for confidence and belief. He is already showing some nice touches and feel around the court which could make Fery nervous. Bergs holds to 30 after a deft volley is too good for Fery. 2:23PM ‘All aboard the Fery’ Link copied to clipboard “All aboard the Fery!” is the cry from the spectators as he holds his first service game. Expect more such puns as the match progresses. Chris Bascombe is courtside for today’s match Credit: Chris Bascombe 2:20PM First Set: Arthur Fery* 1-0 Zizou Bergs (*denotes next server) Link copied to clipboard Bergs is a player who likes to get on the front foot, and of course, he knows this is a big opportunity for him to reach the fourth round. Every seat taken on Court 18 and Fery makes a solid start as he gets to 40-30 but Bergs takes him to deuce with a cross-court backhand pass. After seven minutes, Fery eventually comes through with a forehand winner. 2:07PM Health issue for Fery Link copied to clipboard An odd feature of Fery’s grass-court season has been a spate of nosebleeds. During his second-round match on Court 18, part of which was watched by the Princess of Wales, Fery had a nosebleed, as he had during his run to the Queen’s Club quarter-finals last month. “There’s a plan in place for after the tournament to have a look at that and try to get that sorted,” said Alex Ward, the Lawn Tennis Association national coach who works closely with Fery. “We’re aware they’ve been happening in the last few matches. We’re not entirely sure the cause of it. “It’s probably something to do with being on the match court, in that heightened environment, but it’s going to be hopefully sorted out post-[Wimbledon].” 2:04PM Fery shuns Wimbledon show court to play in front of 750 people Link copied to clipboard You would assume that being the only Briton left would guarantee a match on Centre or No 1. But after success on Court 18 on Thursday, Fery has requested the same court again.  “Arthur likes Court 18 and had a great match out there last time and putting him back out there fitted in with overall scheduling considerations,” an All England Club spokesman said. Of all the 19 British players to walk on to a court in this year’s Championships, only Katie Swan has been afforded the chance to play on one of Wimbledon’s show courts, playing on No 1 Court for her second-round defeat by Madison Keys. Fery appeared to thrive in Court 18’s more intimate setting Credit: John Walton/PA 1:52PM Can Fery continue his Wimbledon fairytale? Link copied to clipboard Hello and welcome to coverage from Wimbledon as the last Briton standing in the singles draw attempts to reach the fourth round. Arthur Fery, who received a wild card into the tournament, takes on Belgium’s Zizou Bergs on Court 18. Fery reached the third round of a grand slam for the first time with a four-set victory over Otto Virtanen on Thursday and finds himself as the only home hope remaining. “Yeah, I mean, I wouldn’t say it’s pressure,” he said. “If anything, for me personally it’s a good thing. Obviously for the Brits in general, it’s not as good. We’d love to have as many Brits as possible in the third round. There’s no pressure attached to it. I play for myself. Yeah, I want to win just for myself.” Fery will be the underdog against Bergs, who is ranked at a career-high 37 after winning the title in Eastbourne last weekend but still represents a decent draw given the possible alternatives. The two players have never played at tour level but played six years ago in Bratislava. “He’s obviously a great player,” Fery added. “He’s improved a lot since then. So have I. “I’m looking forward to the match. I’m playing well. Whoever I’m facing, I’m confident in myself. I’m sure it’s going to be a great match.” Victory over Bergs would see Fery break into the top 100 for the first time and become British number two.