Jim White

Arthur Fery’s straight‑sets win into the Wimbledon semi‑finals sparked widespread excitement, with the crowd embracing him as a homegrown contender despite French claims to him. His composed play, tactical intelligence and resilience stood out as he overcame Flavio Cobolli and rose to British No 1. Raised in Wimbledon and given a wildcard entry, he has capitalised fully on the opportunity and now faces a tougher path with Alexander Zverev and other top players still ahead.

Jannik Sinner maintains control in his Wimbledon quarter-final against Jan-Lennard Struff, winning the first two sets and continuing to hold serve strongly in the third. Struff delivers powerful serving spells and saves key break points but struggles to seize momentum during critical moments, including a second-set tie-break dominated by Sinner. The world No. 1 consistently responds to pressure with composed serving and well‑timed winners as the match progresses into the third set.

Roger Federer’s solitary presence in the Royal Box during a late evening Wimbledon match highlights his enduring devotion to the tournament and reinforces his status as its most iconic champion. While other high-profile invitees chose hospitality or departed early, Federer remained fully engaged in the tennis, offering an uplifting presence for players Alexander Zverev and Jiri Lehecka. His consistent attendance contrasts with other retired champions who visit only when coaching, commentating or avoid the event entirely. Federer’s love of the sport and commitment to watching matches underscore his unique standing at Wimbledon.