Olivia Fery and the wealth behind Arthur's Wimbledon run
British wildcard Arthur Fery plays Alexander Zverev in Wimbledon 2026's Centre Court semi-final on Friday — and behind his breakout run sits mother Olivia Fery, a former French Open and Fed Cup player. His financier father Loïc Fery's estimated fortune frames a homegrown fairytale with major wealth at stake.
Key Takeaways
- Arthur Fery, ranked 114th, faces second seed Zverev at 13:30 BST Friday as the fifth British man to reach a Wimbledon semi-final since 1968.
- Olivia Fery played doubles at the 1991 French Open and Fed Cup; the BBC credits his tennis ability to her.
- Father Loïc Fery is worth about $380 million via hedge fund Chenavari — far more than Arthur's potential Wimbledon prize money.
- Arthur grew up near Centre Court at Westside Tennis Club after the family moved from Paris before his first birthday.
- A semi-final win could earn roughly $2.4 million toward the final; the title pays about $4.8 million.
Who is Olivia Fery, Arthur's mother?
Olivia Fery is the sporting half of a wealthy French family now watching their son make British tennis history. The BBC reports that the tennis ability in the household comes from mother Olivia, who played doubles at the 1991 French Open and competed in the Fed Cup.
Arthur was born in Sèvres, just outside Paris, but the family moved to London before his first birthday. He grew up in Wimbledon and first picked up a racquet aged four at Westside Tennis Club, barely a mile from the All England Club.
Coach Alison Taylor, a family friend married to three-time Wimbledon semi-finalist Roger Taylor, gave Arthur his first lesson. Olivia's playing background and local roots helped shape a player now bidding to become only the second wildcard to reach the men's final since Goran Ivanišević in 2001.
How wealthy is the Fery family?
While Arthur's earnings are surging, they remain modest beside his father's fortune. Business Insider cites French magazine Challenges ranking Loïc Fery as France's 402nd-richest person, worth 330 million euros — roughly $380 million.
Loïc began as a trader in Hong Kong for Société Générale before founding London hedge fund Chenavari Investment Managers in 2008. The firm now manages $5.8 billion in assets. He owned French top-flight club FC Lorient from 2009 until January 2026, selling to Bill Foley's Black Night Football Club while remaining president.
Arthur attended King's College School, Wimbledon — where annual fees can reach $50,000 — before a Stanford tennis scholarship. For more on how sporting dynasties build wealth, see our Net Worth & Wealth coverage.
How did Arthur Fery reach the Wimbledon semi-finals?
The 23-year-old entered as a wildcard because his world ranking of 114 was too low to qualify automatically. On Wednesday he beat ninth seed Flavio Cobolli in straight sets — with the Queen watching from the royal box — becoming the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals since the Open Era began in 1968.
At 5ft 9in, Fery lacks the reach of taller rivals but has fought his way through the draw with perseverance and athleticism. He faces 6ft 6in French Open champion Zverev on Friday at 13:30 BST in the first match on Centre Court.
Prize money tells part of the wealth story: a semi-final exit pays about $1.2 million, a final appearance roughly $2.4 million, and the title about $4.8 million. Next to his father's estimated $380 million, those sums are pocket change — yet Arthur's determination, not inheritance, has carried him this far.