Fery last Briton standing in Wimbledon singlesFigure caption, ‘How good is that?’ – GB qualifier Fery puts on a show to progress to third roundByEmily SalleyBBC Sport journalist at WimbledonPublished2 July 2026, 14:32 BSTUpdated 5 minutes agoArthur Fery is the last British player left standing in the Wimbledon singles as he fought back from a set down to reach the third round, while compatriots Katie Swan, Jacob Fearnley and Jan Choinski all crashed out.Only four home players reached the second round at the All England Club this week, with 15 Britons falling at the first hurdle – the highest number since 1988.
Fery became the first British man to win a first-round match when he rallied from a set down to beat Bosnia’s Damir Dzumhur on Tuesday.
And the 23-year-old wildcard continued his winning streak in similar style against Finland’s Otto Virtanen on Wednesday, battling back to seal a 5-7 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 6-3 victory on a packed-out court 18.
His compatriots were less fortunate.
Swan’s dream return to SW19 after a three-year absence from the main draw ended in a 6-1 6-4 defeat by American Madison Keys.
Fearnley lost to Spain’s Jaume Munar 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 6-4, while American Frances Tiafoe stopped Jan Choinski with a 4-6 6-2 7-5 6-2 win.
It is the first time since 2018, when Kyle Edmund was the solo survivor, that just one British player has advanced to the third round across both singles draws.
“It’s great to do it for the UK. Selfishly I am doing it for myself first – but I’m always behind the other players and wishing them success,” Fery stated after his win.
“So happy with how I managed to keep my emotions in check and keep going. So happy to reach the third round.”
