Overview
- Fery advanced to the second round with a 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-1 win over Flavio Cobolli on John Cain Arena.
- The opening set included lengthy video-review interruptions on challenges from both players, with rulings ultimately favoring Fery.
- Cobolli appeared unwell and called for the trainer early in the third set but continued, as Fery won eight of the last nine games.
- The 23-year-old Brit entered the main draw by qualifying without dropping a set and is ranked No. 185.
- Pre-match previews noted betting markets had Fery as an underdog, a view some analysts disputed before the upset result.