Jacob Fearnley Next Match 2026 | Schedule, Form & How to Watch

Latest: Jacob Fearnley battled back from a set down to beat Dane Sweeny 6-7(16), 6-1, 6-2 and reach the second round at the Lexus Nottingham Open. Next: second round, Nottingham — opponent to be confirmed.

Jacob Fearnley (ATP No. 75) arrives at the 2026 clay season as one of Britain’s most exciting tennis stories. The 25-year-old Scot, who made global headlines by defeating Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon 2025, is now a firmly established ATP Tour player looking to develop on clay before a grass season where he is genuinely expected to compete at the highest level. Here is everything you need to know about Jacob Fearnley’s next match, schedule and current form.

Jacob Fearnley Next Match

Fearnley saved a marathon opening set before pulling away to beat Dane Sweeny in three, reaching the Nottingham second round.

Detail	Info
Next tournament	Lexus Nottingham Open
Dates	15–21 June 2026
Surface	Grass (outdoor)
Category	Grass-court tournament
Venue	Nottingham Tennis Centre, Great Britain
Seeding	Top seed

Jacob Fearnley 2026 Clay & Grass Season Schedule

Tournament	Dates	Surface	Category
Madrid	Late Apr–Early May	Clay	Masters 1000
Rome	Mid May	Clay	Masters 1000
Roland Garros	Late May–Early Jun	Clay	Grand Slam
Nottingham	Early Jun	Grass	ATP 250
Halle or Queen’s	Mid Jun	Grass	ATP 500
Wimbledon	Late Jun–Mid Jul	Grass	Grand Slam

Jacob Fearnley Current Form & Recent Results

Fearnley’s 2026 season has been consistent across the hard court swing. He has notched several wins against quality opposition at ATP level and is developing match toughness at the highest level. His hard court record supports confidence in his clay season prospects, even if clay is not yet his strongest surface.

Tournament	Surface	Result
Australian Open 2026	Hard	R2
Marseille 2026	Hard (indoor)	R2
Indian Wells 2026	Hard	R2
Miami 2026	Hard	R1

Jacob Fearnley ATP Ranking

Fearnley is currently ranked ATP No. 75, a career high. His rapid rise from outside the top 300 to the brink of the top 50 has been built on consistent results across multiple surfaces. The clay season represents a challenge, but the grass season is where he is most likely to add significant ranking points and make further breakthroughs.

For the latest rankings, see our live ATP rankings page.

How to Watch Jacob Fearnley Live

The easiest way to watch Jacob Fearnley’s matches live is through the Bet365 live streaming service. Bet365 offers live coverage of ATP Tour matches to account holders with a funded account or who have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.

To watch Jacob Fearnley live on Bet365:

1. Go to Bet365.com via this link
2. Register an account and make a first deposit to receive up to £30 in Bet Credits*
3. Once registered, go to the sports homepage and select Tennis from the left-hand menu
4. Select the play icon next to any Fearnley match in progress and the stream window will appear

Clay events are on Sky Sports Tennis. Wimbledon is broadcast on BBC in the UK.

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Jacob Fearnley Betting Tips

Fearnley’s best outright value comes at the grass events later in the season, particularly Wimbledon where his serve, power and landmark 2025 Djokovic win underpin his credentials. At Madrid and Rome on clay, he is worth monitoring in early rounds but caution is advised for deep outright positions given his limited clay court experience at Masters level.

Follow our tennis betting tips for the latest Fearnley predictions throughout the 2026 season.

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For a full career profile, stats and head-to-head records, see the Jacob Fearnley player profile.

FAQs

When does Jacob Fearnley play next?

Fearnley is currently playing the Madrid Open (ATP Masters 1000), running 22 April – 3 May 2026 at the Caja Mágica. See the Madrid Open 2026 preview for the full draw and schedule.

What is Jacob Fearnley’s ATP ranking?

Fearnley is ranked around the ATP top 75–80 (April 2026), close to his career high following his breakthrough 2025 season.

Has Jacob Fearnley played Novak Djokovic?

Yes — they met at Wimbledon 2024 on Fearnley’s main-draw debut. Djokovic won 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5, but Fearnley took a set and pushed the former champion in a strong performance that announced him on the big stage.

What is Jacob Fearnley’s best surface?

Grass is Fearnley’s strongest surface, where his big serve and aggressive baseline game are most effective. He is developing his clay game and is also competitive on hard courts.