Fery reaches third round to keep British hopes alive at Wimbledon

Arthur Fery kept British hopes alive at Wimbledon by reaching the third round, following a comeback victory against Finland's Otto Virtanen. Fery, a wildcard, secured a 5-7, 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 6-3 win on Court 18.

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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.

This marks Fery's first appearance in the third round of a Grand Slam. He expressed his happiness with managing his emotions and continuing his winning streak. "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 said.

However, Katie Swan's Wimbledon comeback was cut short as she lost to American Madison Keys 6-1, 6-4 in the second round. Swan, playing at Wimbledon for the first time in three years, had previously secured her first Grand Slam main-draw win since 2018.

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So happy with how I managed to keep my emotions in check and keep going. So happy to reach the third round.

Both Fery and Swan were observed by Catherine, the Princess of Wales, who is a patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Fellow Britons Jacob Fearnley and Jan Choinski are set to compete later on Thursday.

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I didn't know she was here. I probably would have been a bit more tight if I did.