Arthur Fery produced a commanding second-half display to overcome Aleksandar Kovacevic 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the Winston-Salem Open quarter-finals, advancing to the semi-finals of the North Carolina tournament.
The British 24-year-old entered the match facing an early setback after losing the opening set 6-3, but demonstrated resilience to claim the next two sets and secure passage through to the next round.
Comeback Victory in North Carolina
Fery’s turnaround began in the second set, where he fought back to claim a tightly contested 7-5 victory before dominating the final set with a 6-3 scoreline. The win represents a significant breakthrough at this particular event for the British player.
Historic Achievement for Fery
This semi-final appearance marks Fery’s first at the Winston-Salem Open since Wimbledon, underlining the importance of his performance against Kovacevic. Beyond the immediate tournament success, the victory carries additional significance for Fery’s schedule, as it guarantees him a place in the US Open main draw.
The semi-finals will see Fery continue his campaign at the event, with James Duckworth and Lorenzo Musetti among the other players competing at the Winston-Salem Open.