Arthur Fery was forced to wear earplugs to block out the complaints of furious Wimbledon opponent Damir Dzumhur, who collapsed spectacularly as the British wildcard advanced to the second round.
The 23-year-old Fery was confronted by Dzumhur, the 34-year-old world No 105, following a disputed 'let' call early in the second set. Following Dzumhur's meltdown, Fery won 17 of the next 20 games, winning 2-6 6-2 6-2 6-1 to become just the first British man to advance to the second round.
Dzumhur continued to remonstrate with Fery as they shook hands at the net. Fery patted Dzumhur on the back after following Katie Swan into the second round , with both victories taking place on Court 16.
The flashpoint that turned the match occurred while Bosnian was serving while up a break at 2-1 in the second. On 15-30, Fery returned his opponent's serve before Dzumhur hit a backhand slice into the net to bring up two break points for the British player.
Dzumhur, though, walked to the net with his arms outstretched. He claimed his serve hit the tape at the top of the net and said it should have been called as a 'let'.
The 23-year-old Fery was confronted by Dzumhur, the 34-year-old world No 105, following a disputed 'let' call early in the second set. Following Dzumhur's meltdown, Fery won 17 of the next 20 games, winning 2-6 6-2 6-2 6-1 to become just the first British man to advance to the second round.
Dzumhur continued to remonstrate with Fery as they shook hands at the net. Fery patted Dzumhur on the back after following Katie Swan into the second round , with both victories taking place on Court 16.
The flashpoint that turned the match occurred while Bosnian was serving while up a break at 2-1 in the second. On 15-30, Fery returned his opponent's serve before Dzumhur hit a backhand slice into the net to bring up two break points for the British player.
Dzumhur, though, walked to the net with his arms outstretched. He claimed his serve hit the tape at the top of the net and said it should have been called as a 'let'.
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