{"id":642354,"date":"2026-06-16T21:41:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T21:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/642354\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T21:41:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T21:41:16","slug":"lexus-nottingham-open-2026-jacob-fearnley-fights-back-to-reach-second-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/642354\/","title":{"rendered":"Lexus Nottingham Open 2026: Jacob Fearnley fights back to reach second round"},"content":{"rendered":"

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“For the LTA and Wimbledon boards to think I’m worthy of a wild card is really special and it makes me really happy. To get the chance to play on Wimbledon courts again is really special.”<\/p>\n

Fearnley made a sluggish start, allowing Sweeny to take early control with a double break for a 5-2 lead. However, the Brit settled into the contest, loosening up his groundstrokes and fighting back to level the set before forcing a tie-break.<\/p>\n

The breaker proved to be a lengthy battle, lasting a marathon 32 points. The pair traded mini-breaks throughout, with Fearnley digging up five set points. However, Sweeny eventually converted on his seventh opportunity when Fearnley sent an overhead into the net.<\/p>\n

Despite falling short in a gruelling end to the opener, the British No.4 quickly dusted off the disappointment and re-grouped well for the remainder of the match. The 24-year-old won 87% (13\/15) of points behind his first serve in the second set and converted his chances well to break twice and force a decider.<\/p>\n

Fearnley carried that momentum into the final set, racing into a 4\u20130 lead and maintaining his intensity to the finish. He wrapped up the win in style with a love hold, completing an impressive comeback in front of his home fans.<\/p>\n

In the second round, Fearnley faces second seed Benjamin Bonzi. A victory there could set up an all-British clash with Jay Clarke<\/a>, should the 27-year-old overcome Australia\u2019s Christopher O\u2019Connell.<\/p>\n

Catch up with the latest results from Nottingham<\/a><\/p>\n

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