Tennis | Australian Open 2026 | Fery qualifies for maiden Australian Open campaign, Cobolli awaits
By Tony Fairbairn
- Arthur Fery [Q] v Flavio Cobolli [20]
- H2H: First Meeting
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Arthur Fery has qualified for his maiden Australian Open campaign and is rewarded with a match against 20th seed Flavio Cobolli.
H2H & Match Fundamentals
Arthur Fery [Q] v Flavio Cobolli [20]
H2H: First Meeting
Australian Open 2026
Melbourne, Australia
Hard (O)
Prize Money: $150,000
First on John Cain Arena (Midnight GMT)
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Arthur Fery is the only Brit qualifier after winning three consecutive matches and his reward is against 20th seed Flavio Cobolli.
Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (Last 52 Weeks)
H2H:
Arthur Fery (WR 185)
Flavio Cobolli (WR 22)
Tournament Previous Best
N/A
R3 (2024)
1st Serve %
55.9
55.8
Service Games Won %
77.4
77.5
Break Points Saved %
69.6
60.8
2nd Serve Return Points Won %
52.3
49.3
Break Points Converted %
30.8
36.9
The key for Fery will be the Brit’s efficiency on serve as Cobolli is one of the most accurate returners on the tour.
Playing styles and prediction
Cobolli had a great 2025 season and competed well against some of the best players in the world. The Italian is on the cusp of the world’s top 20 and will be hoping for more consistency this season as he looks to continue his rise up the rankings by performing well in the big events.
Fery will look to serve aggressively and take the match to Cobolli by finishing points off at the net. Meanwhile, Cobolli will be aggressive on return and will use the backhand to pin Fery behind the baseline. This will be a good experience for Fery and will give Cobolli a good test before the Italian prevails in a comfortable fifth set.
Prediction: Cobolli in five sets.
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