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Surprise Wimbledon semifinalist Arthur Fery developed his game at Stanford University
By Andrew Dampf | The Associated Press at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 5 min read
There’s also an American angle to the French-born British player who grew up five minutes from the All England Club and has reached the semifinals as a wild card at Wimbledon.
Arthur Fery honed his game by playing three years of college tennis for Stanford University, where he was a two-time A...
Key takeaway Now he’s the first former Stanford player to reach the last four at Wimbledon since John McEnroe’s eighth and final Wimbledon semifinal in 1992, when McEnroe was beaten by eventual champion Andre Agassi.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The success of Arthur Fery, a former Stanford University tennis player, has put the spotlight on the college's tennis program. Fery's achievement of becoming the first former Stanford player to reach the Wimbledon semifinals since John McEnroe in 1992 is a testament to the university's ability to nurture talented athletes. Stanford University's tennis team has a rich history of producing skilled players, and Fery's time at the university was marked by notable accomplishments, including becoming the school's first No. 1 ranked singles player in nearly a quarter century. The fact that Fery was able to hone his skills in the Bay Area and go on to achieve success at the international level is a point of pride for the local community, and his story will likely inspire young tennis players in the area to pursue their own dreams of competing at the highest level.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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Arthur Fery honed his game by playing three years of college tennis for Stanford University, where he was a two-time A...
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