Arthur Fery: Brits hopes of landing maiden ATP Tour title at Winston-Salem Open ended by Peruvian Ignacio Buse with US Open starting Sunday
Britain's Arthur Fery beaten in straight-sets by Peruvian Ignacio Buse in Winston-Salem Open final; watch the US Open from Sunday live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+, streaming service NOW and the Sky Sports app
Saturday 29 August 2026 23:02, UK
Arthur Fery's hopes of landing his maiden ATP Tour title at Winston-Salem Open was ended in emphatic fashion by Peruvian Ignacio Buse on Saturday.
From 3-3 in the first set, Fery lost six straight games before eventually going down 6-3 6-2 to Buse.
The promising 22-year-old clinched his second trophy of the season having lifted his maiden tour-level trophy at the ATP 500 event in Hamburg.
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Fery was aiming to add to his already memorable season having reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon and he is set for a new career high Monday.
With his spot in the Winston-Salem final, 24-year-old Fery has moved up to a new career high of No 33 in the live rankings, overtaking Cameron Norrie as the British No 1 in doing so.
Eight weeks ago, Fery was outside the top 100.
"We've had a great year so far and hopefully we can finish strong as well," Fery said during his speech. "Sorry I couldn't put on a better show but thanks for coming. It means a lot."
Speaking to Sky Sports, former British No 1 Tim Henman said he has been impressed with Fery's showing in North Carolina.
Fery, who is set to make his main draw debut at the US Open starting on Sunday, faces a tough task against Italy's world No 14 Lorenzo Musetti in the opening round.
"He's had a great week, but that's his level," said Henman. "On the back of making the semi-finals at Wimbledon, he's a top 30 player, so getting through to the final of tour events and hopefully winning them is what he's about now.
"Yes, he has a tough match against Musetti. He goes into that match as a clear underdog but he's confident."
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