Arthur Fery, who grew up a stone’s throw away from the All-England Club, has admitted his four-match winning streak is something “couldn't have imagined” before the start of this year’s tournament16:02, 08 Jul 2026Updated 16:41, 08 Jul 2026Champagne corks popped and excited murmurs bubbled around Centre Court before British hopeful Arthur Fery emerged for the game of a lifetime against number 10 ranked Italian Flavio Cobolli.‌The umpires called ‘Quiet, please’ to quieten the rumbles of the crowd - and things started well for the 23-year-old as he scored his first few points to impassioned cries of 'Come on Arthur!'.‌Fery, who grew up a stone’s throw away from the All-England Club, has admitted his four-match winning streak is something “couldn't have imagined” before the start of this year’s tournament - describing his progress as “a dream” in his pre-match comments.‌But he showed no signs of being overawed at the ‘business end’ of the competition today, matching the power and tempo of his ATP Tour-winning opponent early in the play. A few isolated shouts cheering on ‘Flavio’ could also be heard on a sweltering hot day at Wimbledon, where temperatures topped 32C without a cloud in sight.Some spectators used purple-and-green umbrellas to shield themselves from the rays as they queued outside expectantly, while handheld fans and straw hats kept spectators cool around the court.‌It was a mid-afternoon start graced by royalty, as Queen Camilla ruled the roost in the Royal Box, while newly married Peter and Harriet Phillips - who tied the knot in Gloucestershire last month - were also seated close by.The stars were out too, as Hollywood star Elle Fanning, The Crown's Dominic West, survivalist Bear Grylls and Paddington in Peru's Emily Mortimer took their places in the invite-only 74-seat enclosure.‌Alistair Campbell and ex-chancellor George Osborne also made the list, while England cricketer Joe Root and 1996 Gentleman's Singles champion Richard Krajicek represented the world of sport.Former British number one Heather Watson managed to speak to the Queen earlier today, and said she was “super down-to-earth”. Camilla made a surprise visit to the All England Club on Wednesday morning with her sister Annabel Elliott.‌The royal entered the players’ area, located next to Centre Court, wearing a turquoise chiffon dress by designer Anna Valentine. She met a line up of Wimbledon staff, players, and local workers, including Watson, 34, who said it was “lovely” to meet Camilla.‌Watson said: “I started sweating profusely with nerves. She asked me about Wimbledon and my career.” Watson said the royal took an interest in her career, adding: “She was lovely.”The tennis star then spoke with Ms Elliot, who told Watson that “they’d been coming to Wimbledon since they were very young”. Watson added: “I met the previous Queen, I think it was over 10 years ago now, in exactly the same sort of place with Laura [Robson].”‌Camilla also spoke with ball boy Zebedee, who studies at Saint Cecilia’s Church of England School, and Aniya, who studies at The Tiffin’s Girl School. Zebedee said the experience was “very special”, and Aniya said: “It was an amazing experience. I really enjoyed it. It’s definitely an opportunity of a lifetime.”The royal asked the youngsters how long they had been ball girls and boys for, and what courts they had worked on. The Queen also spoke with Richard Gammage, who is chief executive of City Harvest, a charity combating food waste.‌Mr Gammage said: “It was lovely to meet Her Majesty.” Asked what they discussed, he said: “We talked about what we do and how we do it, she was really interested in all of that.“I had the great privilege of meeting her about 15 years ago when she was becoming involved with the Royal Air Force Station, and she remembered that, which was lovely.”‌He added: “She was interested in what we do with the food and what sort of groups the food goes to, because we do everything from women’s refugees to day centres for people who are rough sleeping, youth groups, school groups, church groups, a variety of denominations.”Also in the line up was Morag Ranford, who had worked in Wimbledon’s press operations team for 50 years, and Pete Dobson, a longstanding safety officer who has worked at the tournament for 25 years. The Queen is among a host of famous faces due to take a seat in the royal box on Centre Court on Wednesday.Article continues belowShe joins American actress Elle Fanning, adventurer Bear Grylls, and British actor Sir David Suchet, among others.