Andy Dunn

Arthur Fery reached the Wimbledon semi-finals with a straight-sets win over top‑ten opponent Flavio Cobolli, earning praise from Queen Camilla and securing at least £900,000 in prize money ahead of his 24th birthday. Enduring intense heat and showing composure throughout, he recovered from a break down to claim the first-set tiebreak and dominated the match, finishing 6-4 7-6 6-0. His strong form raises expectations for a potential run to the final.

Serena Williams receives criticism for giving Maya Joint only a brief handshake and skipping post-match media duties after her first-round Wimbledon loss. Debate centers on whether she should have been granted a wildcard despite years without competitive singles play, especially given other early exits by British wildcard entrants. The article argues that her behavior aligns with traits common to elite athletes and that wildcard controversies are inevitable, concluding that such invitations for past champions are unlikely to be repeated.