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Arthur Fery Ready to Test Himself at Masters Level After Wimbledon Run

Arthur Fery is set to return to competition at the Cincinnati Open, his first event since his surprise run to the Wimbledon semi-finals as a wildcard. The Briton will compete at his career-high ranking of No 36 and is seeded No 32, receiving a first-round bye.

The Guardian19 August 2026
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  1. The game

    Jack Draper's Emotional Journey Back to Tennis

    Tennis player Jack Draper opens up about his struggles with a bone bruise injury to his left arm, which has forced him to make drastic changes to his game and led to emotional outbursts on the court.

  2. Players

    Tennis: Jack Draper Struggles with Injury and Mental Fatigue at Cincinnati Open

    British tennis player Jack Draper is facing a difficult period in his career due to a long-standing injury and the mental fatigue that comes with it.

  3. The game

    Tennis Doping Tests in Spotlight After Vondrousova's Antics

    Marketa Vondrousova's four-year doping ban has put tennis anti-doping tests in the spotlight, highlighting the importance of understanding and complying with anti-doping rules.

  4. Playing & watching

    Iga Swiatek Speaks Out Against Criticism After Winning Canadian Open Title

    Iga Swiatek has spoken out against the criticism she has faced in Poland after winning her first title in 11 months at the Canadian Open. The tennis star expressed her anger towards the doubting voices she has heard from viewers and the media, stating that she needs to fight against the negativity and maintain her confidence.

  5. News

    Venus Williams Given US Open Singles Wildcard, Sister Serena May Join Her

    Venus Williams has been awarded a wildcard for the US Open singles, with her sister Serena potentially joining her in the tournament.

  6. The game

    Williams sisters reunite on doubles court, but fall short in Cincinnati Open

    Serena and Venus Williams made a thrilling return to doubles action at the Cincinnati Open, but ultimately lost to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns.

  7. Tournaments

    Ben Shelton Defends Canadian Open Title with All-American Final Victory

    Ben Shelton successfully defended his Canadian Open title by defeating Brandon Nakashima in an all-American final, marking his second ATP Masters 1000 championship. Meanwhile, early wins at the Cincinnati Open included Cameron Norrie and Martin Landaluce.

  8. Players

    Djokovic Suffers Shock Defeat in Cincinnati Heat

    Novak Djokovic falls to Thiago Agustín Tirante in the opening round of the Cincinnati Open, citing health issues with humidity.

  9. Tours

    Struggling Venus Williams suffers 14th straight defeat in Cincinnati rout

    Venus Williams, a seven-time grand slam champion, has suffered her 14th consecutive loss after being defeated by Colombian Emilia Arango at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

Longer reads

Leading women’s players and several male stars have urged tennis authorities to rethink the 2028 schedule after learning the...
Players

Top Players Call for Calendar Reform Ahead of 2028 Olympics

Leading women’s players and several male stars have urged tennis authorities to rethink the 2028 schedule after learning the Olympic tennis event will start just three days after Wimbledon’s men’s final, raising concerns over player welfare and travel logistics.

The Guardian17 August 2026
Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery has been selected for Great Britain’s Davis Cup squad against Ecuador, joining Cameron...
Tours

Fery named in GB Davis Cup team to face Ecuador

Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery has been selected for Great Britain’s Davis Cup squad against Ecuador, joining Cameron Norrie, Henry Patten and Lloyd Glasspool, while Jack Draper is omitted.

BBC Sport17 August 2026
Britain's Cameron Norrie staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Alex de Minaur at the Canadian Open, saving a match point...
Players

Norrie Overcomes De Minaur in Thrilling Montreal Comeback

Britain's Cameron Norrie staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Alex de Minaur at the Canadian Open, saving a match point and overcoming a set and 5-2 deficit. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek advanced in the women's draw, while several top men's players exited early.

BBC Sport17 August 2026
World number one Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a knee injury but remains optimistic about...
Tournaments

Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Cincinnati Open Due to Knee Injury

World number one Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a knee injury but remains optimistic about competing at the US Open later this month. The Italian, who recently won his fifth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, will miss the Masters 1000 tournament, while Carlos Alcaraz is also absent due to a wrist injury.

BBC Sport16 August 2026

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