However, Swan’s dream return to SW19 was ended in a 6-1 6-4 defeat by American Madison Keys, while Fearnley lost to Spain’s Jaume Munar 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 6-4.
Swan, making her first appearance at Wimbledon in three years was, like Fery, watched by Catherine, the Princess of Wales – a patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC).
“I didn’t know she was here. I probably would have been a bit more tight if I did,” said Fery, who has reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time and is set to earn least £185,000 in prize money.
Virtanen, the world number 140, caused the biggest shock of the men’s draw so far on Tuesday when he knocked out fourth seed Ben Shelton in a five-set win.
The Finn, who spent more than four hours on court against Shelton, won just four points on Fery’s serve in the opening five games, but when he was presented with a first break point at 5-5, he capitalised on it before serving out the set.
After suffering another nosebleed – a repeat of an issue he experienced against Dzumhur in the first round – Fery pulled himself level via a second-set tie-break and he did not offer Virtanen another break point before wrapping up the win.
Fellow Briton Jan Choinski will hope to follow suit later on Thursday, when the British number two takes on American Frances Tiafoe.
Fery, ranked 114th in the world, will next face Zizou Bergs of Belgium.
