Arthur Fery upset favoured Alexei Popyrin 6–4, 6–1, 4–6, 6–4 in the first round of Wimbledon on grass on 30 June 2025. Popyrin entered as the clear pre-match favourite at odds of 1.24, but Fery capitalised on inconsistency from his opponent to secure a commanding victory. After dominating the opening two sets with clinical serving and court positioning on the fast surface, Fery faltered in the third, allowing Popyrin a foothold. However, Fery regrouped decisively in the fourth set to close out the match and advance. The result represents a significant upset on one of tennis's most prestigious stages and signals Fery's readiness to compete at Grand Slam level against seeded opposition.