Arthur Fery is in the form of his life right now, having rapidly risen through the rankings and broken into the top 50 following his sensational Wimbledon semi-final run. He also has plenty of experience on American hard courts, having spent a significant amount of time competing in this region over the past several years.
With that familiarity, combined with his current form and confidence, Fery looks like the stronger pick against Alexander Kovacevic.
Fery Looks To Build On His Impressive Winning Streak
- Arthur Fery has a 1–1 record in tour-level quarterfinals.
- He is currently on an eight-match winning streak against players outside the Top 50.
- Aleksandar Kovacevic has a 2–0 record in tour-level quarterfinals.
- He has a 5–10 record against Top 50 players in 2026.
HTH
This will be their first meeting.
Fery's Remarkable Rise Reaches Another Quarterfinal
Arthur Fery ended Mees Rottgering's dream run to reach the quarterfinals in Winston-Salem, winning 6-3, 6-3. He saved six of the seven break points he faced and converted four of the nine break points he created.
The Brit had played only a handful of tour-level matches before the grass season and had won just two main-draw matches at this level. However, during the grass swing, he showcased his ability and confidence, earning significant results by reaching the semifinals at Wimbledon and the quarterfinals at Queen's Club.
Those results gave him a huge boost in the rankings and helped him achieve a career-high ranking of No. 38 recently. He has continued that momentum this week by reaching another tour-level quarterfinal.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Age | Born 12 July 2002 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 37 |
| Career High | No. 36 (13 July 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 41 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |
Kovacevic's Winston-Salem Revival Continues
Aleksandar Kovacevic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals this week, 6-3, 7-6. He has won all three of his matches in straight sets, despite playing a tiebreak in each of them.
This is a much-needed bounce-back result for the American, who arrived this week having won only one match across his previous eight events, highlighting his significant struggles in recent months.
He has already played two tour-level quarterfinals this year and won both of them, reaching the semifinals in Brisbane and Hamburg. Overall, he holds a 5-4 record in tour-level quarterfinals in his career.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Age | Born 29 August 1998 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 89 |
| Career High | No. 54 (12 January 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 155 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 1 |