UK's Fery beaten in Cincinnati Open on return after Wimbledon heroics
Arthur Fery failed to replicate his Wimbledon heroics as he marked his return to the court with a straight-sets defeat by fifth seed Alex de Minaur in the Cincinnati Open on Monday. Fery, who shot into the world's top 50 after his stunning run to the semi-final at the All England Club, was playing his first match since that improbable run was ended at the hands of Alexander Zverev.
Fery's return to the court at the Cincinnati Open marked a disappointing start as he suffered a straight-sets loss to fifth-seeded Alex de Minaur. The match, plagued by three rain delays, saw Fery battle back from a 5-1 deficit in the second set, only to ultimately fall 7-5, 7-6 (3). His performance echoed the resilience displayed during his remarkable semi-final run at Wimbledon, where he defeated Alexander Zverev en route to the quarter-finals.
Meanwhile, top seed Alexander Zverev faced a challenging match against France's Terence Atmane, prevailing 7-6 (4), 7-6 (6) after a two-hour, nine-minute struggle. Other notable performances included Arthur Fils' victory over ninth-seeded Jiri Lahecka and Chris O Connell's progression to the fourth round after Brazil's Joao Fonseca's injury withdrawal.
In the women's draw, Iga Świątek's strong second-round win showcased her fighting spirit, defeating Greece's Maria Sakkari 4-6, 6-1, 6-1. Elena Rybakina also advanced with an effortless victory over Poland's Magdalena Frech.
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