Arthur Fery is heading back into action at the Cincinnati Open this weekend with a refreshed mindset and a new title to carry: British No. 1. Despite the weight that label might place on some players, the 23-year-old insists he is not letting it affect his approach at all.
Fery made history at Wimbledon earlier this summer by reaching the semi-finals, becoming only the fifth British man to achieve that feat in the Open era. The run catapulted him into the top 40 of the ATP rankings, a remarkable leap for a player who finished 2025 ranked 198th in the world.
Rather than heading straight to the Canadian Open after the Wimbledon high, Fery made the calculated decision to skip that event entirely and prioritize rest. He has been training in London since his SW19 campaign ended and traveled to Ohio earlier this week to get comfortable with the conditions ahead of the ATP 1000 event.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Fery was clear about his philosophy going forward. He described it as a privilege to hold the British No. 1 spot but said he has no intention of piling extra pressure on his shoulders. His plan is simple: take each match as it comes, maintain the same daily work ethic in practice and competition that delivered such stunning results this year, and trust the process.
With the US Open beginning on August 30, a strong showing in Cincinnati could also help Fery secure seeding at the final Grand Slam of the season, adding a practical edge to his return.
TennisDraw users have been buzzing about Fery as a genuine dark-horse pick throughout the hard-court swing.
