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Arthur Fery Comes From a Set Down to Reach Winston‑Salem Semifinals

The comeback victory reinforces his upward form, confirming his unseeded US Open first‑round draw against Lorenzo Musetti.

Aug 17, 2026; Mason, OH, USA; Arthur Fery (GBR) returns a shot against Alex de Minaur (AUS) during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Fery recovered after losing the first set to beat Aleksandar Kovacevic 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the Winston‑Salem quarterfinals on Thursday to advance to the semifinals.
  • He will face James Duckworth in the Winston‑Salem semi, a player Fery beat earlier this month in Cincinnati.
  • The win sustains momentum from Fery’s surprise Wimbledon semi run and keeps him at No. 37 in the ATP rankings, which gave him direct entry to the US Open but left him unseeded.
  • Because he missed a seeding spot, Fery draws 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti in the US Open first round, a challenging opener that tests his current form on hard courts.
  • Fery has managed a multi‑year arm problem by limiting his schedule, and this late‑August form at the final US Open warm‑up suggests his fitness is improving and could shape his choices for the rest of the season.