Beaten Fearnley caught 'off guard' by noisy US Open crowd
Summary
British tennis player Jacob Fearnley was surprised by the noise level at the US Open during his match against Alexander Zverev. Fearnley, who was making his debut in the main draw, lost to the German player in straight sets. Despite his loss, Fearnley expressed determination to adapt to the new conditions for future tournaments.Key Facts
- Jacob Fearnley was playing in the US Open main draw for the first time.
- Fearnley lost to Alexander Zverev with scores of 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.
- The match took place on Louis Armstrong Stadium, known for its noisy atmosphere.
- Fearnley was ranked 60th in the world at the time of the match.
- He only turned professional last year and has quickly risen in the rankings.
- Fearnley faced issues with nervous tension affecting his serve, evident in his 12 double faults during the match.
- This was Fearnley's third defeat to Zverev in 2023, with two losses occurring in major tournaments.
- Cameron Norrie remains the only British player in the men's singles draw after Fearnley's exit.
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