TENNIS : GB’s Fearnley wins to enter second round at Geneva Open

Jacob Fearnley, the British number two, advanced to the second round of the 2025 Geneva Open with a commanding 6-4, 6-1 victory over Serbian wildcard Dušan Lajović on Monday at the Tennis Club de Genève . This win marks a significant milestone in Fearnley’s burgeoning career, as he continues his preparations for the upcoming French Open

Currently ranked No. 54 in the world, Fearnley has shown remarkable progress, having been ranked 645th at the end of 2023 . His next challenge in Geneva will be against the tournament’s fifth seed, Australian Alexei Popyrin, in the Round of 16 scheduled for Wednesday .

Fearnley’s recent performances, including a third-round appearance at the Australian Open and a notable victory over Nick Kyrgios, underscore his rapid ascent in the ATP rankings . His success on clay courts, demonstrated by wins in Barcelona and Madrid, further highlights his adaptability and growing prowess on the ATP Tour