Arthur Fery, Britain's world No 185, has delivered a statement first-round win at the Australian Open with a convincing 7-6 (7-1) 6-4 6-1 victory over Wimbledon quarter-finalist Flavio Cobolli. The 23-year-old Londoner demonstrated impressive form on John Cain Arena, showcasing his athleticism and fast arm to outmaneuver the struggling Italian.
Fery's impressive display was not without its challenges, however. He struggled to serve out the opening set, losing it in a tie-break, but bounced back strongly in the second set to take control. The young British player's confidence grew throughout the match, with Fery stepping closer to the baseline and earning crucial breaks to secure his win.
The Italian, who was visibly unwell due to stomach problems, found himself struggling to cope against Fery's relentless pressure. The match saw several VAR reviews, but Fery remained focused, even when the outcome of key calls seemed uncertain.
Fery's mother, Olivia, a former professional tennis player, was in attendance at the match and has been instrumental in supporting her son's career. Her presence on the sidelines will undoubtedly mean a lot to the young British player as he continues his journey through the Australian Open main draw.
Fery's impressive performance marks a significant milestone in his career, with the 23-year-old having already secured several notable victories, including a win over Wimbledon quarter-finalist Alexei Popyrin. He is now set to face Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry next, and Fery expressed confidence that he will be able to compete against top-level opponents without feeling the need to overplay.
The victory marks an impressive start to Fery's Australian Open campaign, and the young British player is poised to make a significant impact on the tournament. With his impressive form, athleticism, and fearless approach, Fery is one to watch in Melbourne as he looks to make a name for himself in the tennis world.
Fery's impressive display was not without its challenges, however. He struggled to serve out the opening set, losing it in a tie-break, but bounced back strongly in the second set to take control. The young British player's confidence grew throughout the match, with Fery stepping closer to the baseline and earning crucial breaks to secure his win.
The Italian, who was visibly unwell due to stomach problems, found himself struggling to cope against Fery's relentless pressure. The match saw several VAR reviews, but Fery remained focused, even when the outcome of key calls seemed uncertain.
Fery's mother, Olivia, a former professional tennis player, was in attendance at the match and has been instrumental in supporting her son's career. Her presence on the sidelines will undoubtedly mean a lot to the young British player as he continues his journey through the Australian Open main draw.
Fery's impressive performance marks a significant milestone in his career, with the 23-year-old having already secured several notable victories, including a win over Wimbledon quarter-finalist Alexei Popyrin. He is now set to face Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry next, and Fery expressed confidence that he will be able to compete against top-level opponents without feeling the need to overplay.
The victory marks an impressive start to Fery's Australian Open campaign, and the young British player is poised to make a significant impact on the tournament. With his impressive form, athleticism, and fearless approach, Fery is one to watch in Melbourne as he looks to make a name for himself in the tennis world.
! Arthur Fery's 7-6 (7-1) 6-4 6-1 win over Flavio Cobolli was SO convincing 
. I mean, his mom Olivia is like a pro too, right? former tennis player and all that jazz 
. Anyways, i'm low-key rooting for Arthur to take down Tomas Martin Etcheverry next 
. He's got the skills and confidence to go the distance 
. Fingers crossed! 
So Arthur Fery is kinda like the dark horse of the Australian Open 
I mean, no one was expecting him to take down Flavio Cobolli like that 
but now that he's got this win under his belt, it's gonna be interesting to see how far he takes it 
His mum being a pro tennis player is no joke 
He's definitely got some of that confidence now and if he keeps serving up performances like this, we might just have ourselves a new star on our hands 
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. But seriously, 7-1 in the tie-break? That's some mental toughness right there 
. His mom's there to support him and all that - it's great that she's been instrumental in his career. Now he's on to Tomas Martin Etcheverry... this is gonna be interesting 
. Can Fery keep up the pace and make a name for himself in Melbourne? We'll see! 
And can we talk about how cute it's gonna be when he gets to play Tomas Martin Etcheverry? 
I'm already shipping Fery for the Australian Open! 
. The way he bounced back from struggling with his serve in the first set was pure inspiration! It just goes to show that confidence and focus can take you far in sports ⏆. And can we talk about how cool it is that his mom, Olivia, has been supporting him every step of the way? Having a family member who's been through the sport themselves must make all the difference for young Arthur 
. I'm definitely keeping an eye on this 23-year-old talent now! 
. I'm curious to see how he'll do against the next player, Tomas Martin Etcheverry... might be a good learning curve for him 
! He totally dominated that match against Flavio Cobolli and proved his skills on the court 
he was literally struggling to serve out that first set but then just took it up a notch and crushed it 
Fery's got this! he's gonna take on that next match with no worries 
just saw that Flavio Cobolli was taken to hospital after losing badly 
sounds like being unwell wasn't good enough to save him from beating Arthur Fery