Ensuring the winning of the Masters – ATP’s Appeals below four Grand Slam – is another symbol of Fernley.
Last year, the Scotland was outside the 500th best in the world and still studying Christians at the University of Texas.
After the meteorial rise after becoming a professional in June, Firlenly could break 70 key players after Miami.
It can also become the second numerical British at the expense of former former Wimbledon midfielder Cameron Nori, who is now eighth.
Fernley’s next challenge in the tough squad is a second round against Alexander Zverev, who is second.
The fourth round of the Australian Open is a duplicate match, with Grand Slam Zverev 6-3 6-4 6-4 beating Melbourne 6-3 6-4 6-4
The 29-year-old, who is 69th in China, faces Buy Yunchaokete in China.