2026 Winston-Salem Open Final Results: 22-Year-Old Ignacio Buse Wins 2026 Title
The 2026 Winston-Salem Open final results brought a thrill to tennis fans around the world, featuring historic victories, rising stars, and surprising doubles action. Held in North Carolina right before the US Open, this ATP 250 tournament serves as the ultimate tune-up event. The 2026 edition lived up to high expectations by producing unforgettable champions in both the singles and doubles categories.
Here is a full breakdown of the championship matches, key statistics, and historical milestones set at the 2026 Winston-Salem Open.
2026 Winston-Salem Open Final Results Overview
| Event | Winner(s) | Runner(s)-Up | Score | Match Duration |
| Men’s Singles | Ignacio Buse (PER) | Arthur Fery (GBR) | 6-3, 6-2 | 77 minutes |
| Men’s Doubles | Petr Nouza (CZE) / Neil Oberleitner (AUT) | Austin Krajicek (USA) / Nikola Mektic (CRO) | 7-5, 6-4 | 87 minutes |
Men’s Singles Final: Ignacio Buse Makes History
The singles final took place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, featuring an exciting match between two of the game’s most promising young talents: 22-year-old Ignacio Buse of Peru and 24-year-old Arthur Fery of Great Britain.
Buse delivered a dominant, highly composed performance, defeating Fery in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, to capture the trophy.
2026 WINSTON-SALEM OPEN SINGLES FINAL
Ignacio Buse (PER) [6] [6] (WINNER)
Arthur Fery (GBR) [3] [2]
Match Breakdown
From the opening point, Buse established control by using his powerful forehand to dictate long rallies. He kept Fery under constant pressure from the baseline, leaving the British player with very little room to attack.
- First Set (30 Minutes): Buse got off to a quick start. He took early control of the court and broke Fery’s serve to comfortably lock in the opening set 6-3 in just half an hour.
- Second Set (47 Minutes): Fery attempted to adjust his strategy, but Buse elevated his game even further. The Peruvian earned three service breaks in the set, applying continuous pressure on Fery’s serve.
- The Victory: According to Infosys ATP Stats, Buse converted 4 out of his 7 break point opportunities. After sealing the match on his final point, an emotional Buse fell to the ground in celebration before running to his coach’s box to celebrate with his team.
“It is very special for me,” Buse said during his post-match interview. “With all my team, we have been working very, very hard. Some things are very tough that we go through as tennis players, but I also want to congratulate Arthur and his team.”
Historic Achievements for Ignacio Buse
Ignacio Buse’s championship run added several impressive milestones to his growing career and to South American tennis history.
1. Youngest Champion in Winston-Salem History
At 22 years and 5 months old, Buse officially became the youngest champion in the history of the Winston-Salem Open. He surpassed Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz, who set the previous record in 2019 when he won the tournament at 22 years and 6 months old.
2. Second ATP Title of 2026
The Winston-Salem crown marks Buse’s second ATP Tour trophy of the season. Earlier in May 2026, he made headlines by capturing his first tour-level title at the prestigious ATP 500 event in Hamburg, Germany.
3. Peruvian Tennis History
Buse became only the second Peruvian man in history to win an ATP tour-level title on hard courts. He joins Peruvian legend Jaime Yzaga, who won eight total tour-level titles during his career.
4. Career-High Ranking
Twelve months ago, Buse was ranked No. 135 in the PIF ATP Rankings. Thanks to his win in Winston-Salem, Buse rocketed back up to a career-high live ranking of World No. 31.
Positives for Runner-Up Arthur Fery
Despite the loss in the championship match, 24-year-old Arthur Fery leaves North Carolina with plenty of reasons to celebrate.
Fery had reached his first-ever ATP Tour final without dropping a single set throughout the week. Coming off an extraordinary run to the Wimbledon semi-finals earlier in the summer, Fery’s performance at Winston-Salem pushed him to a new career-high ranking of World No. 33.
Furthermore, the result officially elevated Fery to the rank of British No. 1 in the ATP rankings.
“Congratulations to you and your team, Ignacio, for your second title this year,” Fery stated during the trophy ceremony. “I want to thank my team as well. It couldn’t be us today but thank you for everything you do for me. We have had a great year and hopefully we can finish strong.”
Men’s Doubles Final: Unseeded Duo Stuns Top Seeds
The doubles final at the 2026 Winston-Salem Open produced a massive upset. The unseeded Czech-Austrian team of Petr Nouza and Neil Oberleitner captured their first tour-level title together by defeating the veteran 4th-seeded team of Austin Krajicek (USA) and Nikola Mektic (CRO) 7-5, 6-4.
2026 WINSTON-SALEM OPEN DOUBLES FINAL
P. Nouza / N. Oberleitner [7] [6] (WINNERS)
A. Krajicek / N. Mektic [5] [4]
Key Match Statistics
Nouza and Oberleitner delivered a clinical serving performance against one of the most experienced doubles teams on tour:
- First-Serve Dominance: The duo won 90% (27/30) of their first-serve points.
- Break Points Saved: They successfully saved 2 out of 3 break points faced.
- Match Duration: The championship match took just 1 hour and 27 minutes.
Giant-Killers of the Week
The victory capped off a dream week for Nouza and Oberleitner. Before defeating Krajicek and Mektic (who were aiming for their second title of 2026 after winning Delray Beach), the pair had already pulled off a major semi-final upset against 3rd seeds Lucas Miedler and Marc Polmans.
Nouza and Oberleitner first partnered together at an ATP Challenger event in Cagliari in May 2026, where they reached the final. Winning in Winston-Salem improved their team record to 8-6 on the season and gave them their premier ATP Tour trophy.
“It feels really good to win the first title,” Nouza expressed after the match. “We had a rough couple of weeks, but we pulled it together and we came through with a very good and a strong week. Throughout the week, we played great tennis with a great attitude. It means a lot and we are very happy.”
Summary of Key Takeaways
The 2026 Winston-Salem Open final results provided fans with great matches and set up exciting storylines heading into the final Grand Slam of the year:
- Ignacio Buse solidified his status as one of tennis’s top rising stars by becoming the youngest winner in Winston-Salem history and entering the top 35.
- Arthur Fery reached his first ATP final, securing the milestone of becoming the new British No. 1.
- Petr Nouza and Neil Oberleitner completed an incredible underdog run to claim their maiden ATP doubles crown together.
With both Buse and Fery playing the best tennis of their young careers, all eyes now turn to their performance on the hard courts of New York.
