Overview
- Arthur Fery advanced to his first ATP Tour final after James Duckworth retired with a right‑leg problem while Fery led 6-4, 2-1 in the semi, giving Fery a career‑high live ranking and Britain’s No. 1 status.
- Ignacio Buse reached the final by beating Benjamin Bonzi 6-2, 4-6, 6-1, winning every point on his first serve in the deciding set to close out the match.
- The final between the third‑seeded Buse and fourth‑seeded Fery is scheduled for Saturday in Winston‑Salem as the ATP 250’s last match before the US Open.
- A title in North Carolina would move both players modestly up the live rankings and give Buse a chance at a second 2026 ATP title while offering Fery his first tour championship.
- The match also matters for New York preparation because Buse reached the final after three tight three‑setters this week while Fery’s semi ended early due to an opponent injury, a contrast that could affect fitness and draw dynamics at the US Open.