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Eleanor Crooks

EXPLAINED: British qualifier arthur fery causes first big upset at australian open - The Real Truth

World No185 Fery matched the biggest win of his career - (Getty Images)

Arthur Fery was happy his mum's last-minute dash across the world was not in vain after he posted another statement grand slam win on his Australian Open debut.

The 23-year-old Londoner came through qualifying without dropping a set and impressed hugely on John Cain Arena in a 7-6 (1) 6-4 6-1 victory against an out-of-sorts Flavio Cobolli, who was struggling with stomach problems.

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