No repeat of Wimbledon heroics as Fery exits US Open
Summary
Arthur Fery lost in the first round of the US Open to Lorenzo Musetti, ending his attempt to repeat his strong performance from Wimbledon. Despite starting well and fighting back in the third set, Fery was beaten in straight sets by the experienced Italian player.Key Facts
- Arthur Fery is ranked world number 33 in tennis.
- Fery reached the Wimbledon semi-finals earlier this year, rising from 114th to inside the top 40.
- He lost to Lorenzo Musetti with scores of 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in the US Open first round.
- Musetti is the 13th seed and had reached the US Open quarter-finals last year.
- This was only Fery’s second appearance at a major tournament outside the UK.
- The match was played in hot and humid weather conditions after rain delays.
- Fery used ear plugs during the match to keep focus and reduce noise.
- British hopes in men’s singles now depend on other players like Jacob Fearnley, Toby Samuel, and Jan Choinski.
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