Arthur Fery has something at Wimbledon that Djokovic, Zverev and Sinner are missing | Tennis | Sport

Arthur Fery is enjoying home comforts ahead of his Wimbledon semi-final clash with Alexander Zverev in an advantage that the German, Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are all missing out on. The British wildcard lives minutes away from the All England Club and has relished eating home-cooked meals and sleeping in his own bed this fortnight. The world No. 114, who will crack the top 40 after this tournament, said: “I’ve been staying at home, I finished late a few times so I just went home and slept.

“I’ve had a day off every time between my matches. That’s been nice just practising. Had some normal dinners at home with my family and just relaxing there in my own bed. It’s nice to just chuck a movie on and not think about tennis a little bit. I’m used to travelling and staying in a hotel, but it’s nice. I know my surroundings, I know the place, everything around me is taken care of, so that’s really a benefit to me. Wimbledon is obviously special in that regard.”

Fery’s movie of choice has been The Godfather, and the SW19 could get through the trilogy if he goes all the way. He added: “I’ve been watching The Godfather. Bit of a throwback. Never watched it before.

“Just started it. I’m going to probably be going onto The Godfather II tonight.” Fery isn’t taking care of everything at home this fortnight, however.

“I have been off the hook,” he grinned. “I don’t cook but I help with the dishes and everything else obviously. Bit less of that this week. Mum’s cooking. I eat here. It’s been changing.

“No real routine or superstitions. Just doing what feels best at the moment.” When Fery falls asleep every night, he is surrounded by trophies from his junior days. And adding Wimbledon silverware to his shelves would be an offer Fery couldn’t refuse.

He explained: “There’s stuff on the wall that’s been there for a while. My mum moved house in 2018, so this wasn’t my childhood home. Got all my trophies from junior events, the tournament badges, the passes, all that, so some memories in there.”

Fery’s mother, Olivia, is a member of the All England Club and a former player who represented France and Hong Kong. And his father, Loic Fery, is the president of Ligue 1 side FC Lorient.

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British Davis Cup captain Leon Smith believes his parents’ success has been passed down to the wildcard. The LTA Head of Men’s Tennis said: “He probably knows he’s good enough to mix with top players, so that helps.

“I’m sure it’s also helped that he’s got a very successful dad, who will have worked really hard to get where he’s got to. And also Olivia, his mum, played to a really good level. That has been passed on as well in his younger years.

“I really like his personality. He’s a good human being. He speaks really well. He’s respectful. He’s polite. He’s got manners. He’s not got airs and graces.”

Should he beat No.2 seed Zverev, Fery will set up a sensational sporting weekend for the nation, as England face Norway tomorrow (Saturday).

Fery added: “It’s going to be a great weekend. It’s great to see British sport doing so well. Obviously, the England team had a great win against Mexico. I’m sure they’re going to do well against Norway.”