Peruvian tennis player Ignacio Buse won the ATP 250 Winston-Salem Open on August 29, 2026, defeating British finalist Arthur Fery 6-3, 6-2 in a 77-minute final. According to tournament coverage and local reporting, Buse captured his second tour-level title on hard courts, matching historical milestones for his country and prompting a mass celebration among traveling supporters in North Carolina.
Buse Dominates Fery in Winston-Salem Final
Buse controlled the championship match from the opening games, securing a straight-sets victory over Fery, who was contesting his first career ATP final. Fery attempted a brief second-set recovery by breaking back, but Buse maintained a solid defensive baseline to close out the match in one hour and seventeen minutes, needing only three championship points to seal the win.
The triumph marks Buse’s second career ATP title following his victory at the ATP 500 event in Hamburg earlier in May 2026. By winning in Winston-Salem, Buse became the first Peruvian player to capture an ATP hard-court title in the Open Era since Jaime Yzaga achieved the feat in 1993, according to ATP records cited in tournament reporting. Furthermore, the victory established him as the youngest singles champion in the history of the Winston-Salem tournament.
Historic Hard-Court Run and Ranking Surge
To claim the trophy, Buse navigated a challenging draw without dropping a single set in the final stages. His path to the title included victories over Adam Walton, Daniel Altmaier, Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, Benjamin Bonzi, and finally Arthur Fery.
The 250-point haul significantly boosts Buse’s position in the men’s professional tennis rankings. Having started the 2026 season at world number 100, and entering the North Carolina tournament ranked 36th (with altavoz.pe noting his arrival at 37th), Buse climbed to number 31 in the live rankings, securing a direct trajectory into the world’s top 30 for the first time in his career.
Peruvian Fans Turn North Carolina Venue Into a Copa Davis Atmosphere
The post-match atmosphere drew widespread attention on social media after dozens of Peruvian expatriates rushed the court following the final point. Buse collapsed onto the hard court in celebration before climbing into the stands to embrace his supporters, later capturing the moment with a group selfie using his newly won trophy.
“The Peruvian fans are incredible,” Buse stated after his victory, comparing the energized stadium environment throughout the week to a Davis Cup tie. Tournament organizers acknowledged the outpouring on social media, posting that “Peruvian fans took over the selfie message” as red-and-white flags filled the stands.
Preparations for the US Open in New York
With the Winston-Salem tournament concluded, Buse immediately shifts focus to the final Grand Slam of the season. The Peruvian player travels directly to New York to compete in the main draw of the US Open.
According to tournament schedules, Buse will face American player Marcos Giron in the opening round. The two met earlier in the season on grass at Queen’s Club, where Buse earned a victory. He enters the Flushing Meadows major carrying both career-best ranking momentum and his newly earned North Carolina hard-court trophy.
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