Arthur Fery prepares for first round US Open match against Lorenzo Musetti
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

British tennis player Arthur Fery enters the US Open in New York for his main draw debut following a strong showing at the Winston-Salem Open. Fery reached a career-high ranking of world No 33 after appearing in the Winston-Salem final, where he was defeated by Ignacio Buse on Saturday. The 24-year-old now faces a first-round encounter on Tuesday against 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti. Analysts Tim Henman and Laura Robson have noted Fery's recent progress, citing his baseline consistency and improved tennis IQ. Despite his recent loss in the Winston-Salem final, Fery enters the Grand Slam having recorded five consecutive straight-set victories earlier in the week. The upcoming match against Musetti serves as the next challenge for the British No 1 as he competes in his first US Open main draw.
- •Arthur Fery plays 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti in the US Open first round on Tuesday.
- •Fery reached a career-high ranking of No 33 this week.
- •The British No 1 reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon earlier this season.
- •Ignacio Buse defeated Fery in the Winston-Salem Open final on Saturday.
"British star Arthur Fery faces a tough task when he goes up against 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti on Tuesday at the US Open
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