Fery fights back but falls to De Minaur at Cincinnati Open
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Arthur Fery was eliminated from the Cincinnati Open after a challenging match against Alex de Minaur on August 17, 2026. Fery, who initially trailed a set and 5-1 in the second, staged a comeback to lead 6-5 following a rain delay. However, De Minaur, the fifth seed, regained control to win 7-5, 7-6(7-3). The match saw multiple rain interruptions impacting the flow of play. De Minaur advances to the Round of 16, where he will face the winner of Arthur Fils vs Jiri Lehecka.
- •Fery was a semi-finalist at Wimbledon this year.
- •De Minaur's win came after several rain delays.
- •Fery led 6-5 in the second set before losing.
- •De Minaur's next opponent will be determined by Fils-Lehecka match.
"Britain's Arthur Fery was knocked out of the Cincinnati Open, but only after a thrilling fightback was halted by Alex de Minaur following several rain delays.
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