GB's Fearnley claims first ATP main draw win on clay
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British number two Jacob Fearnley claimed his first ATP Tour main draw win on clay with victory over Roberto Carballes Baena at the Barcelona Open.
The Scot, into the main draw as a lucky loser, beat the Spaniard 6-1 7-5 to reach the second round.
He will face either Australian fifth seed Alex de Minaur or Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry next.
Fearnley was ranked outside the top 600 a year ago, but won four ATP Challenger titles in 2024 to rise inside the top 100.
Currently ranked 74th, Fearnley will gain direct entry to the French Open, which takes place from 25 May-8 June.
Elsewhere, Britain's Billy Harris lost 6-2 6-7 (2-7) 6-4 to David Goffin at the Munich Open.
Englishman Harris also benefited from a lucky loser spot but was edged out by Belgium's Goffin in a tight match lasting two hours and 32 minutes.
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