British tennis player Arthur Fery credited a minor medical procedure for helping him maintain his remarkable form at Wimbledon, advancing to the semi-finals in an unexpected run. The world No. 114 underwent a nose cautery treatment, which seals blood vessels to stop bleeding, after experiencing recurring nosebleeds during the early rounds of the tournament.

Fery’s breakthrough came shortly after his match against Zizou Bergs on Saturday, when he received the procedure. He described it as a minor intervention that provided relief. “I had a little procedure four days ago on it. That seemed to help,” Fery said following his victory over Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday. He emphasized that the treatment was “a small thing” and “nothing major,” adding that it did not cause any pain.

His advancement to the semi-finals marks a significant achievement for the British wild card entrant, who has defied expectations throughout the tournament. Fery is the first male wild card to reach the last four at Wimbledon since Goran Ivanisevic accomplished the feat in 2001.

Despite his success, Fery is expected to face a daunting challenge in the next round against Alexander Zverev, a much higher-ranked and more experienced opponent. Nonetheless, Fery’s resilience and recent medical intervention have enabled him to compete at a high level during this Grand Slam event, highlighting his potential on the world stage.