Summary
British tennis player Arthur Fery won a significant match at the Australian Open by defeating Italian player Flavio Cobolli, who was seeded 20th. Fery, ranked 185th worldwide, won his match in straight sets despite Cobolli facing a stomach issue during the game.
Key Facts
- Arthur Fery is the British men's number six and ranked 185th in the world.
- Fery defeated Italian 20th seed Flavio Cobolli in the first round of the Australian Open.
- The match score was 7-6 (7-1), 6-4, 6-1 in favor of Fery.
- Cobolli struggled with a stomach issue during the match.
- This victory is Fery's second Grand Slam win and third at the tour level.
- Fery had previously beaten another 20th seed player, Alexei Popyrin, at Wimbledon.
- Fery will play his next match against either Miomir Kecmanovic from Serbia or Tomas Martin Etcheverry from Argentina.
- Fery is noted for his strategic play and effective forehand shots despite not having a powerful serve.