Lorenzo Musetti was in control in the US Open day three live update, leading Arthur Fery 3-6 as the 13th seed looked to build on his early advantage in New York. For Fery, it was a difficult first step in his New York debut, coming after the astonishing Wimbledon semi-final run he made in July.
Musetti takes the early edge
The scoreline mattered because Musetti had already shown enough to put Fery under pressure, and he was now trying to serve out for a two-set lead. That is a strong position in any first-round contest, especially when the match is being played on a stage where momentum can turn quickly.
Fery had his moments, but Musetti’s status as the 13th seed was reflected in the way he managed the key phases of the set. In live updates like this, the exact score tells the story: 3-6 to Musetti, and a clear sense that the Italian was dictating terms.
Fery’s New York debut comes with expectation
Arthur Fery’s rise has already been one of the talking points of the summer, and his Wimbledon run in July ensured he arrived in New York with more attention on him than a normal debutant. Even so, the challenge of facing Musetti was always going to be severe.
There was still fight from Fery, though. At one stage he could be heard urging himself on with a simple, “Come on now”, a reminder that he was not prepared to let the moment pass quietly.
Elsewhere in the US Open action, the live update also tracked Elena Rybakina, Madison Keys, Mirra Andreeva, Flavio Cobolli, Francisco Comesana and Taylor Fritz, underlining how busy day three was across New York. For readers following Musetti’s section of the draw, the focus remained on whether he could finish the job and move a step closer to the second round.
For now, the headline was straightforward: Musetti had the upper hand, Fery was chasing the match, and the 13th seed was trying to turn a strong start into a commanding position.
