The tennis world was still buzzing from Fery’s improbable run at Wimbledon, where the underdog turned the grass courts into his personal stage. Yet the US Open’s hard courts proved less forgiving. After a grueling three‑set battle in the second round, the Frenchman succumbed to a relentless baseline assault, bowing out with a respectful 6‑4, 3‑6, 6‑7. Analysts point to the surface switch and a lingering wrist strain as key factors. While the early exit stung, Fery’s Wimbledon fairy‑tale remains a testament to his tenacity, and fans are already speculating on a comeback at the next Grand Slam.