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AsiaPac · 17 days ago
Fery seeks birthday date with destiny as Djokovic eyes more history
LONDON, July 9 : Novak Djokovic's age-defying pursuit of tennis immortality continues on Friday with a Wimbledon semi-final against Jannik Sinner, although that blockbuster duel has been challenged unexpectedly for top billing.British wildcard Arthur Fery has embarked on one of the most astonishing runs in Wimbledon history and another victory against French Open champion Alexander Zverev would put him into Sunday's final on his 24th birthday.French-born Fery, who grew up a short walk away from Centre Court, is very much the outlier in a high-powered quartet.A fortnight ago, ranked 114th in the world and with only two previous Grand Slam match victories to his name, he could have walked down Wimbledon High Street in complete obscurity. FERY HAS BECOME FACE OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPSFive victorie
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