By Tony FairbairnArthur Fery [32] v James DuckworthH2H: First MeetingCINCINNATI, USA – Arthur Fery competes as British number one for the first time as he returns after his Wimbledon heroics to take on James Duckworth in Cincinnati.
H2H & Match FundamentalsArthur Fery [32] v James Duckworth H2H: First Meeting ATP Cincinnati 2026 Cincinnati, USAHard (O) Prize Money: $36,110Fifth on P&G Stadium Court (01:30 BST)Sky/Now TV <- Subscription Required
It’s Arthur Fery’s first appearance since his heroic Wimbledon semi-final run and the new British number one takes on James Duckworth in Cincinnati.
Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (Last 52 Weeks)H2H:Arthur Fery (WR 37)James Duckworth (WR 86) Tournament Previous BestQR2 (2025)QR1 (2015, 2025)1st Serve %6255.7Service Games Won %80.180Break Points Saved %6163.72nd Serve Return Points Won %50.847.2Break Points Converted %40.934.1
Fery will look to be efficient on return and take advantage of Duckworth’s inconsistent returning.
Playing styles and prediction
A great early spell in North America on the clay for Duckworth has been neutralised by some poor recent form. The Australian hasn’t found his confidence and fluidity on serve recently which has cost him some results. Now, Duckworth will aim to find some form ahead of the US Open as he looks to climb up the rankings.
Fery will use the slice to force Duckworth into erratic errors and will look to be aggressive on return. Meanwhile Duckworth will aim to raise his first serve percentage and use the forehand to pin Fery behind the baseline. This should be a tough match for Fery but the Brit’s confidence will be high after Wimbledon and the fully rested Brit should edge through in Ohio.
Prediction: Fery in three sets.
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