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Arthur Fery returns as British No 1 at Cincinnati Open

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:18 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Arthur Fery returns as British No 1 at Cincinnati Open

Summary

Arthur Fery is set to compete at the Cincinnati Open this weekend as the new British No 1. He prepares for his first match since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals, where he made history as only the fifth British player to do so in the Open era. Fery has been training and acclimatizing in Ohio before the tournament. He aims to strengthen his seeding ahead of the US Open starting on August 30.

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Status Watch

•Fery became British No 1 after a strong Wimbledon showing.
•He skipped the Canadian Open to rest before Cincinnati.
•Fery is focusing on each match without additional pressure.
•He has acclimatized in Ohio ahead of the tournament.
•Jack Draper hopes to meet Novak Djokovic if he advances.

What they're saying

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Arthur Fery insists he feels “no added pressure” as the new British No 1 prepares to return to action this weekend for the first time since his memorable run to the Wimbledon semi-finals.
— Sky Sports

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