Tennis news: Playing at the US Open will be a ‘great experience’, says Arthur Fery

British tennis star Arthur Fery admits it will be a ‘great experience’ to play at the US Open, which starts on Sunday, August 30.

Fery fired up British tennis fans with a thrilling run to the 2026 Wimbledon semi-finals – and has jumped from world No. 114 in the rankings to 36 off the back of that stunning run.

The 24-year-old has been granted direct entry to a Masters event for the first time in Cincinnati, which runs from August 13-23 – and will also play at the Winston-Salem Open from August 23-29 before turning his attention to making his debut at Flushing Meadows in New York.

More media attention

Fery told Sky News: “It means I can play the top players week in week out and compare myself to them and keep working on my tennis.

“I am going to have to get accustomed to the full life of tour with more media attention and all of that but I think I’m ready for it.

“It is going to be a first as well, playing the US Open. I didn’t even play qualifiers last year so it’s going to be a great experience.”

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Areas for improvement

Former British No. 1 Tim Henman is excited about Fery’s future – and admits British tennis needed the shot in the arm provided by Fery’s fairytale run at SW12.

Henman told Sky Sports: “He’s still got a lot of areas that he can improve in his game and I think that’s exciting when you know you’re young. 

“I can’t wait to watch him – we need those British players at the top of the game and yeah he’s got a great opportunity.

“We needed that because those first couple of days were pretty rough for British tennis, but it was brilliant to see Arthur play so well and if Emma [Raducanu] and Jack [Draper] can be back fit.

“Then there’s also Katie Boulter, Cam Norrie, while Jan Choinski has just broken into the top 100 – he’s 75 in the world now – so you want those British players creating stories at the biggest events.”

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