Fery’s name as much as exchange the injured Fearnley got here simply 24 hours earlier than he stepped out on court docket to make his Davis Cup debut.
However there have been no indicators of nerves from the Briton as he produced a mature show in opposition to Pieczkowski, ranked 484 on the planet.
“I did not actually assume it [a debut] was going to be this early on in my profession, and with my rating,” Fery, whose mum flew in from London simply in time for the match, mentioned.
“Very, very proud to be enjoying for Nice Britain, and hopefully I can do it for a few years to return.”
Fery had the higher of his 21-year-old opponent within the clutch moments, changing 4 of his 11 break factors and minimising his errors, regardless of some indicators of fatigue.
Damage had prompted him to drop out of the highest 400 on the planet however a monumental win over top-50 participant Alexei Popyrin at Wimbledon and a primary title on the Challenger tour – the rung under the ATP tour – helped him climb the rankings.
“I’ve managed to play effectively, after I’ve been on court docket,” he mentioned. “I’ve struggled with accidents the previous 12 months and a half, however this 12 months has been good when I’ve been in a position to play.”
Norrie had put Britain’s first level on the board earlier on Friday however was made to work for his victory over 19-year-old Berkieta, ranked 511 locations under him.
The British quantity two was instantly on the again foot, saving two break factors in his opening service recreation earlier than saving set factors in a tense tie-break then sealing the set with a pinpoint serve.
The 30-year-old then confirmed his expertise as his opponent ran out of steam and an early break of serve was sufficient for Norrie to see out the win.
