Arthur Fery advances in Cincinnati Open after Wimbledon semi-final run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 7:55 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Arthur Fery won his first match since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals, defeating James Duckworth 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (4) at the Cincinnati Open. Fery, seeded 32nd and ranked 36th in the world, demonstrated resilience after Duckworth equalized the match. He will next face fifth seed Alex De Minaur. Novak Djokovic, in his first tournament since Wimbledon, suffered a surprising defeat against Thiago Agustin Tirante, losing 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 while struggling in humid conditions. Cameron Norrie lost a three-set match to Alexander Zverev 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.
- •Fery breaks Duckworth early, wins in a tense tie-break.
- •Djokovic struggles with health issues in humid Cincinnati.
- •Norrie exits after losing all seven matches against Zverev.
- •Fery's next opponent is fifth seed Alex De Minaur.
- 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Arthur Fery wins first match since stunning run to Wimbledon semi-finals
"The new British No 2 won on his return to action after Wimbledon but there was a shock defeat for Novak Djokovic, who toiled in the heat
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