The manner in which he quietened the pro-Wawrinka crowd in an efficient victory stood him in good stead for facing Humbert.

The Roland Garros crowds can be boisterous but Fearnley, whose background in the trash-talking US college game helps ensure he does not get fazed, sapped some of the energy from the home fans in a confident start.

Fearnley did trail by a break in the second set as Humbert threatened a comeback, but ultimately progressed in the way which no players wishes to win.

After going round the net to check on his stricken opponent, Fearnley held his hands up to the crowd in a way of showing his sympathy.

Now he will switch his attention to Norrie, who also learned his craft playing for Texas Christian University.

Having stunned Medvedev in a thriller on Tuesday, Norrie faced a different task against 114th-ranked Gomez in a match he was expected to win.

“I had to get up for this match – I was the favourite to win it,” Norrie told BBC Sport.

“I was able to bring a 6/7 out of 10 performance, I was happy with that.”