The 5ft 9in Fery lacks the punch of some opponents on serve, but illustrated there is plenty of venom in his groundstrokes as he fired forehands past his opponent.

“I feel I’m a powerful guy in general,” Fery, who has bulked up through intensive gym work, told BBC Sport.

“But purely from my size and games tyle I’m not going to blast guys off the court with aces and winners from the back.

“I’ve been playing tennis for a long time so it’s something you learn to work around by coming into the net and changing the speed.”

The Londoner, who grew up close to the All England Club in Wimbledon, played smartly and aggressively, moving Cobolli around the court.

Wimbledon quarter-finalist Cobolli looked desolate throughout the match.

He took electrolyte tablets provided by the doctor after going off court, then asked to see the medical staff again after going 3-0 down in the third set.

Despite the potential distractions, Fery had no issue serving out for the second Grand Slam victory and third ATP Tour-level win of his career.

Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry – the world number 61 who came through in five sets to beat Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic – is his reward in the second round.