Cerundolo Extends Winning Streak as Fery Delivers Upset

Morgan Winslow

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In a thrilling day of tennis at the Australian Open, the spotlight shone on British qualifier Arthur Fery and American Michael Zheng, who recorded significant upsets in their respective matches.

Cerundolo Extends Winning Streak as Fery Delivers Upset

Fery Shocks 20th Seed Cobolli

Arthur Fery stunned the tennis world by defeating 20th seed Flavio Cobolli with a score of 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-1 at John Cain Arena. This victory marks Fery’s third win at the ATP tour level and his second against a seeded player. Previously, he had also bested Alexei Popyrin at Wimbledon 2025.

Match Highlights:
- Fery exhibited exceptional control throughout the match despite being ranked 163 spots below Cobolli.
- Cobolli struggled with physical issues, allowing Fery to capitalize on mistakes.

Zheng Upsets Korda in Marathon Contest

Later, Michael Zheng pulled off another surprise by overcoming fellow American Sebastian Korda in a match that went the distance. Zheng triumphed with scores of 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(0), 6-3 at Kia Arena.

Key Match Points:
- Zheng showcased remarkable discipline, while Korda struggled with footwork early on.
- After losing the third and fourth sets, Korda responded with aggressive play, pushing Zheng around the court.
- In the decisive fifth set, Zheng secured a crucial break in the seventh game and held his nerve to serve out the match.

Upcoming Matches

Zheng’s next challenge will be against the crafty Frenchman Corentin Moutet. Moutet has advanced by defeating Australia’s Tristan Schoolkate with scores of 6-4, 7-6(1), 6-3, despite facing injury concerns during the match.

Tiafoe Overcomes Kubler

Frances Tiafoe continued his dominance over Jason Kubler, winning in straight sets with scores of 7-6(4), 6-3, 6-2. Tiafoe praised Kubler’s skills, mentioning his effective movement and strong backhand.

Match Statistics:
- Tiafoe recorded 23 aces and 53 winners throughout the match.
- The victory sets Tiafoe up to face Argentine Francisco Comesana, who defeated American wildcard Patrick Kypson in four sets.

As the tournament progresses, tennis enthusiasts at Filmogaz.com eagerly await the next round’s matchups, particularly featuring the remarkable performances of Fery and Zheng.