Fery lost 6-3 6-2 to his 22-year-old opponent after a run that saw him become the first Briton to reach the final of the ATP 250 tournament.
Climbing the Rankings After a Breakout Summer
Fery’s performance in North Carolina will lift him to 33 in the world rankings. This jump allows him to overtake Cameron Norrie as the British number one. Just eight weeks prior, before his astonishing run to the semi-finals at Wimbledon, Fery was ranked outside the top 100 players globally.
The final match remained close in the early stages on Saturday until Buse secured a break to love to take a 5-3 lead in the opening set. Buse then established a double-break cushion in the second set.
Did you know? Ignacio Buse became the youngest-ever winner of the Winston-Salem Open following his victory over Arthur Fery.
Transitioning to the US Open at Flushing Meadows
Following his matches in North Carolina, Fery travels directly to New York for the US Open, which begins on Sunday. Set to compete in the main draw at Flushing Meadows for the first time, Fery faces a challenging opening match against Italian 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti.
Fery joins a contingent of nine British players featuring in the main singles draws at the final Grand Slam of the season. The British contingent in the men’s draw includes Cameron Norrie and Jan Choinski, alongside qualifiers Toby Samuel and Harry Wendelken, and lucky loser Jacob Fearnley. In the women’s draw, Katie Boulter is joined by qualifiers Fran Jones and Harriet Dart, while Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu miss the tournament due to injury.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur Fery’s new world ranking?
Arthur Fery will rise to world number 33, making him the new British number one ahead of Cameron Norrie.
Who won the Winston-Salem Open final?
Peru’s Ignacio Buse defeated Arthur Fery 6-3 6-2 to win the ATP 250 tournament in North Carolina.
Who does Arthur Fery play next?
Fery plays Italian 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti in the opening round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.
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