British tennis player Arthur Fery has drawn attention during his Wimbledon campaign after experiencing three nosebleeds on court over the past three weeks. The 23-year-old, currently ranked No.114 in the world, has suffered two nosebleeds en route to reaching the Queen’s Club quarter-finals and another during his recent match against Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen at Wimbledon.

Fery’s team is seeking medical advice following the tournament to determine the cause of these mid-match nosebleeds. LTA men’s coach Alex Ward, who has supported Fery in assembling his team, acknowledged the issue but said the exact cause remains uncertain. He suggested the nosebleeds might be connected to the heightened physical and mental demands of playing on match courts in high-pressure environments. “There’s a plan in place for after the tournament to have a look and try to get that sorted,” Ward said.

The nosebleeds come amid a breakthrough period for Fery, who has been working closely with LTA psychologist James Griffin to manage the stress and unfamiliar pressures of major tournaments. Ward noted the psychologist’s role in helping Fery develop mental resilience and the ability to “switch off” during competition.

Fery, who lives in Wimbledon, is the British No.3 and has relied on his strong mobility and all-around game to compete effectively despite being one of the smaller players on the men’s tour at 5 feet 9 inches tall. He will face a physical challenge in his next match against Zizou Bergs, the Belgian world No.37 and Eastbourne Open champion, who stands four inches taller. Ward emphasized that Fery’s stature demands skill, variety, and court craft to compete at a high level. “He has to be an exceptional mover, which he is, and in some ways, a better tennis player,” Ward said. “He’s got a very good first serve, but he’s not going to get as many cheap points off first serves. He has to have quite an all-round game, able to come to the net, defend, attack, and use variation.”

Fery is set to return to Court 18, where he defeated Virtanen two days prior, as he aims to advance further in Wimbledon. Should he win against Bergs, he will break into the ATP top 100 for the first time in his career. Ward praised Fery’s mindset, describing his self-belief as genuine and grounded rather than arrogant. “He genuinely loves being on Court 18 with the crowd and the support,” Ward said.

Former British No.1 Andrew Castle commented that Fery’s nosebleeds could be a physical manifestation of the pressure and stress associated with his deep runs at significant events. Despite the challenges, Fery’s progress at Wimbledon marks a significant milestone in his career, reflecting both his physical and mental growth on the professional circuit.