British tennis player Arthur Fery has expressed his interest in joining the sport’s Player Council, following a breakthrough season highlighted by a Wimbledon semi-final run and a Laver Cup call-up as an alternate for Team Europe.
Laver Cup Call-Up Caps Breakthrough Season
Fery, 24, was added to the European squad for this weekend’s clash with Team World at the O2 in London. His performance at Wimbledon earlier this year, where he reached the semi-finals, helped establish him as the new British men’s No. 1. Should he make the starting lineup, Fery could team up with Carlos Alcaraz in doubles and face players like Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur.
“It’s going to be a great week,” Fery said in an interview with City AM. “I’m really looking forward to it. I had the chance to go to the Laver Cup as a spectator four years ago, and it was at the O2 as well. It’s an unbelievable event with the best players in the world.”
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Eyes on Player Council
p>While focused on his own game for now, Fery acknowledged the growing influence of top players through collective action. “I don’t mind being outspoken and there’s always going to be improvements to be made for the tour,” he told City AM. “Long term it could also be interesting and stimulating to dive into the business side of the tour or be on the Player Council. Maybe it’s something that I’ll want to do in a few years.”
The three-day Laver Cup format features a mix of singles and doubles matches, with points awarded for wins. Team Europe aims to reclaim the title after losing to Team World in San Francisco last year. Fery, currently an alternate, said he’s ready to step in if needed.
Home Advantage at the O2
“I’m joining the team as an alternate so right now it will be from the bench, but if I do get the chance to play it’ll be a great experience. I’ve had a few good experiences with big crowds this year already. I feel like I’m ready to play if that’s the case. But playing at the O2, 18,000 people, it’s a big place and it’s loud indoors. We play tennis for those kinds of atmospheres.”