British player Jacob Fearnley achieved his first ATP Tour main draw victory on clay by defeating Roberto Carballes Baena at the Barcelona Open. Fearnley, ranked 74th, secured a 6-1 7-5 win over the Spaniard, advancing to the second round as a lucky loser. Previously outside the top 600, Fearnley's success came after winning four ATP Challenger titles in 2024, propelling him into the top 100.
Meanwhile, at the Munich Open, Britain's Billy Harris lost a close match to David Goffin, falling 6-2 6-7 (2-7) 6-4 after gaining entry as a lucky loser. Fearnley is set to compete in the French Open directly due to his ranking, with the tournament scheduled from May 25 to June 8.