Arthur Fery burst into the HSBC Championships at Queen's with a flawless start, breaking Frenchman Adrian Mannarino on the first serve. The 37‑year‑old fought back from 3‑0 down, forcing a tiebreak that kept the crowd roaring. Fery’s cross‑court pass and volleys set him up for a decisive break today match.

After a medical timeout for a nose bleed, Fery maintained composure in the second set, breaking Mannarino with a blistering forehand in the ninth game. He then held serve to seal a 6‑4, 7‑5 win, moving into the quarter‑finals where he faces either seventh seed Francisco Cerundolo or Jenson Brooksby in today.

John Lloyd, former British number one, applauded Fery’s performance on BBC commentary, noting his speed, slice ability and stage presence. Lloyd said, “I see no reason why he can't be top 50.” The win keeps Britain’s home‑court hopes alive and boosts Fery’s confidence heading into the final rounds of the season.

Meanwhile, top seed Alex de Minaur secured a 6‑4, 6‑1 victory over Canada’s Denis Shapovalov, setting up a last‑eight clash with American Brandon Nakashima. De Minaur’s smooth play and early breaks underline his form, positioning him as a serious contender for the title in the weeks ahead of the Grand Slams season.