Wimbledon 2026: How much money did Arthur Ferry win after losing to Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals? |Tennis News
Extraordinary performance from British wildcard Arthur Ferry Wimbledon Their journey ended with a 7-6 (7-0), 6-2, 6-4 loss to French Open champion Alexander Zverev in the men’s singles semifinals on Friday. While the 23-year-old failed to reach the final, his breakthrough at the All England Club proved to be the biggest moment of his young career.Ferry, ranked 114th in the world, became the first Briton to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals as a wild card in many years, with a series of impressive performances that delighted the home fans. He is seeking to become the first wildcard to reach the Wimbledon final since Goran Ivanisevic’s fairytale victory in 2001.Ferry’s campaign received a huge economic boost. By reaching the last four, he has earned more than double his previous career earnings (around £650,000), marking a significant milestone both on and off the pitch.The London-born player, who grew up just minutes from the All England Club and played collegiate tennis at Stanford University, also picked up valuable ranking points that are expected to significantly boost his place in the ATP rankings.Despite the defeat, Ferry received a standing ovation from the Center Court crowd after an unforgettable fortnight.Alexander Zverev praised the young Briton after completing his dream run and said he hopes Ferry achieves more in the sport.“I think this is just the beginning of his career and I really think he’s going to do amazing things in the sport,” Zverev said.Ferry’s campaign at Wimbledon established him as one of Britain’s most promising tennis prospects, with his performances and prize money providing the perfect platform for the next stage of his career.
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