Regardless of being unable to beat a top-40 participant for the primary time, Fearnley seems to be prone to consolidate his place within the prime 100 after a advantageous week within the Swedish capital.
Stepping as much as the top-level ATP Tour, Fearnley received two qualifying matches earlier than beating tough Frenchman Corentin Moutet within the first spherical of the primary draw to achieve the final 16.
The three victories in Stockholm got here on the again of two successive titles on the Challenger Tour, which is the tier of occasions under the primary tour.
Fearnley hopes to earn a spot within the qualifying draw for the upcoming ATP indoor occasion in Swiss metropolis Basel subsequent week.
His intention over the approaching weeks is securing his place within the prime 100 and incomes direct entry into January’s Australian Open in consequence.
Elsewhere on Wednesday, Britain’s Harriet Dart misplaced 6-3 6-2 in opposition to Denmark’s Clara Tauson in a WTA 250 occasion in Osaka, Japan.
Dart, 28, reached a career-high of seventieth final month and is seeking to end an encouraging season strongly.
