Jacob Fearnley Stuns Stan Wawrinka in French Open Breakthrough
So here we are, talking about one of the standout stories from the 2025 French Open—and it's about a young British tennis player who's just made a serious statement on the red clay of Roland Garros. Jacob Fearnley. If you hadn’t heard that name before, now is the time to remember it, because this 23-year-old just pulled off a massive upset that has the tennis world talking.
In what was his very first main draw appearance at the French Open, Fearnley went up against none other than Stan Wawrinka—a three-time Grand Slam champion and a former Roland Garros winner. Just saying that out loud feels like a mismatch on paper, right? But not on the court. Jacob kept his cool, played with surprising poise, and delivered a straight-sets win: 7-6 (8-6), 6-3, 6-2. That’s not just a win; that’s a statement.
What makes it even more remarkable is the setting. He was playing on Court 14, packed with French fans who were overwhelmingly in support of Wawrinka. And we’re talking about Wawrinka—a fan favorite in Paris, a veteran of the sport, and someone who just last year knocked out Andy Murray in the opening round. But Jacob? He wasn’t fazed. Not by the crowd, not by the occasion, not even by the legacy of his opponent. He stayed composed, took his chances, and finished the match looking like a seasoned pro.
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And just to put this into perspective: a year ago, Fearnley wasn’t even inside the top 500. Fast forward to now—ranked 55th in the world—and he’s racking up wins at majors like he’s been here all along. He’s now 3 for 3 in his Grand Slam main draw debuts—Wimbledon, the Australian Open, and now Roland Garros. That’s incredibly rare.
Of course, it wasn’t just about surviving Wawrinka’s power game. It was about asserting his own style—quick footwork, solid baseline play, and the confidence to go for winners even under pressure. And let’s not forget, this was his first ATP match on clay. Ever.
He even had some fun with the crowd afterward, joking about the “French comments” being shouted at him—saying they might have been friendly, but probably not. That’s the kind of composure and humor you want to see in a rising star.
Next up for Fearnley is France’s own Ugo Humbert, seeded 22nd. It’s going to be another tough test, but if this match taught us anything, it’s that Jacob Fearnley doesn’t mind being the underdog. In fact, he seems to thrive on it.
So keep an eye on this guy. If today’s performance is any indication, we might just be witnessing the emergence of Britain’s next big tennis talent.
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