Belgian tennis pro with a rising profile on the ATP tour; in Wimbledon-related chatter as the sport pivots toward young talents.
Iga Swiatek has been upset by Alexandra Eala on Wimbledon’s Centre Court, signaling a surprising exit for the defending champion. Eala advances to the fourth round, becoming the first Filipino to reach this stage at a Grand Slam. Elena Rybakina also exits after a tight finish, while Elise Mertens and others achieve notable wins on day six.
Arthur Fery has reached Wimbledon’s third round after a four-set win over Otto Virtanen, aided by home crowd support and a nosebleed incident. The British wildcard, who grew up near the club, has strengthened his claim as a rising talent and will face Zizou Bergs in the next round.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has suffered a shock five-set defeat at Roland Garros, stalling his bid to complete a career Grand Slam and forcing a period of recovery ahead of Wimbledon. The loss comes after a long winning run and intense focus on Paris.