Fery’s Queen’s run ended by Cerundolo in narrow loss

Fery’s Queen’s run ended by Cerundolo in narrow lossImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Arthur Fery was bidding for a third career win over a player ranked inside the world’s top 30ByAmy LofthouseBBC Sport senior journalistPublished41 minutes agoBritain’s Arthur Fery narrowly missed out on another career milestone as he fell to world number 27 Francisco Cerundolo in three tight sets in the Queen’s quarter-finals.Fery, ranked 140th in the world, had already broken new ground by beating Adrian Mannarino to reach the last eight of an ATP Tour competition for the first time.On Friday, he put himself on the brink of another step forward, battling back from a set and a break down against the Argentine on a sweltering day in London.A spot in the semi-finals was in Fery’s grasp as he led by a break in the third set – but Cerundolo rediscovered his rhythm to come through 7-6 (7-1) 3-6 6-4 in two hours and 39 minutes.Despite the loss, Fery showed some impressive resilience as well as a thumping backhand that frequently beat his opponent.The 23-year-old will also have gained good experience on the grass courts before Wimbledon – where he has been give a main-draw wildcard – begins on 29 June.Fery’s loss means there are no Britons left in the singles draw at the ATP 500 event.Cerundolo, meanwhile, will face American Brandon Nakashima – who ousted top seed Alex de Minaur earlier – for a place in Sunday’s final.Draper to return at Eastbourne with new coach Murray