Arthur Fery invites Prince George and Princess Charlotte to play tennis
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- British tennis player Arthur Fery invited Prince George and Princess Charlotte to play tennis.
- Fery reached the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time, defying expectations.
- He will become the British number one and rise to 36th in the world rankings.
Arthur Fery has extended an invitation to Prince George and Princess Charlotte to join him for a game of tennis. The young British tennis player, who surprised many by reaching the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time, expressed his hope that the royal siblings might accept his offer. Fery's impressive performance at the tournament saw him defy expectations, having entered as the world number 114 and never previously advancing beyond the second round of a major event. His success will see him confirmed as the new British number one and climb to 36th in the world rankings. He also received a birthday card from the Prince and Princess of Wales. Fery appreciated Catherine's presence at the men's singles semi-finals, describing it as "great to have her there" and a pleasure to finally meet her. She reportedly wished him good luck for the remainder of the year and congratulated him on his two-week performance. When asked about the possibility of the Prince and Princess accepting his tennis invitation, Fery responded with a hopeful, "Let's see, I don't know. Let's see if I get the call up." The event also saw other members of the royal family, including Lord Frederick Windsor and his wife Sophie Winkleman, in attendance for the men's singles final.
Let's see, I don't know. Let's see if I get the call up.
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