After a fairy‑tale run at Wimbledon that saw her topple three top‑10 seeds, French sensation Fery‑Léa Dubois arrived at Flushing Meadows with the weight of a nation on her shoulders. The pressure proved too much; a first‑round loss to a seasoned American qualifier ended her US Open dream in a swift 6‑2, 6‑3 defeat. Analysts point to the stark surface change and the lingering fatigue from her grass‑court marathon as key factors. While the early exit stung, Dubois vowed to regroup, reminding fans that every champion’s journey has its setbacks before the next breakthrough.