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BBC Sport · Aug 7, 2025

GB's Fearnley exits Cincinnati Open in first round

Image caption, Jacob Fearnley was also knocked out in the first round at WimbledonBritain's Jacob Fearnley suffered a first-round defeat by Zizou Bergs at the Cincinnati Open.

Fearnley was making his debut at the tournament and was comfortably beaten 6-1 6-4 by the Belgian.

The 24-year-old is ranked 55 in the world - just three places below Bergs - but struggled in his first meeting with the 26-year-old.

Fearnley faced nine break points on his serve, losing four, and could only convert one of the two he earned.

His defeat follows a recent first-round exit at the Canadian Open.

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