Rafael Nadal was not named as a tennis idol by Arthur Fery, who instead looks up to Nick Kyrgios and Gael Monfils.
What happened?
Fery, a Wimbledon star, revealed his preferences in 2020, long before his recent heroics at SW19, where he became the first British wildcard to reach the quarter-finals at a Grand Slam in the Open Era.
He defeated Grigor Dimitrov in a five-set thriller to book a last-eight battle with Flavio Cobolli.
Why it matters for Rafael Nadal
Fery's choice is notable, as it shows that younger players are drawn to the entertaining style of Kyrgios and Monfils, rather than the more traditional approach of Nadal and Federer.
Fery cited the brilliance of Federer and Nadal, but opted for Kyrgios and Monfils as his go-to players to watch.
What comes next?
Fery's comments came after his victory against Dimitrov, where he was watched by Federer, who was in attendance for the clash.
Fery told BBC Sport that he was thrilled to have played in front of Federer, who he considers the greatest of all-time.
Fery grew up five minutes from Wimbledon and has been coming to watch matches on the court since he was a child.
He saw Federer in the front row and was inspired to play his best tennis.
The 23-year-old's victory was a major upset, and he will look to continue his run in the tournament.
Fery's comments about Kyrgios and Monfils show that he values entertainment and excitement in tennis, and is drawn to players who can bring a fresh wave to the sport.
As he moves forward in the tournament, Fery will look to use his entertaining style to his advantage, and make a name for himself in the tennis world.
With his recent success, Fery is sure to be a player to watch in the future, and his comments about Nadal and Federer will be closely followed by tennis fans around the world.