ITF ML. Vickery vs R. Falck · 4-6 7-6(4) 1-0 · Set 3 · M25 Tamworth 2ITF WM. Miyata vs A. Varaksina · 2-6 1-1 · Set 2 · W15 Singapore 4 (Singapore)ITF WY. Matsumoto vs A. Rawat · 4-6 · Set 2 · W15 Singapore 4 (Singapore)WTAK. Rakhimova vs E. Alexandrova · 6-4 4-6 · Set 3 · TokyoITF MN. Yamamoto vs T. Yamanaka · 0-0 · Set 1 · M15 Yanagawa CityITF MT. Karigyo vs Y. Taka · 1-1 · Set 1 · M15 Yanagawa CityITF MY. Oki vs O. Brown · 1-6 6-4 2-1 · Set 3 · M15 Yanagawa CityITF WM. Barry vs Mushika Mio · 6-3 1-0 · Set 2 · W35 Sydney 2 (Australia)ITF MH. Jones vs M. Bouzige · 4-6 0-3 · Set 2 · M25 Tamworth 2ITF MI. Becroft vs S. Vujic · 0-0 · Set 1 · M25 Tamworth 2ITF MC. Hoole vs H. Hoeyeraal · 6-7(9) 6-4 0-3 · Set 3 · M25 Tamworth 2ITF WR. Zolotareva vs T. T. Deng · 2-4 · Set 1 · W35 KunshanITF WJ. Zhang vs J. Wang · 0-0 · Set 1 · W35 KunshanITF WW. Wan I vs I. Yamazaki · 2-3 · Set 1 · W35 Sydney 2 (Australia)ITF WV. Chaudhari vs C. Y. Tsao · 6-4 6-5 · Set 2 · W35 Sydney 2 (Australia)CHE. Camacho vs A. Veliz · 7-6(6) 6-5 · Set 2 · GuayaquilFTCHB. Andreescu def. K. Hui · 6-3 6-2 · QueretaroFTCHDar. Blanch def. S. Gorzny · 6-4 6-2 · Sioux FallsFTCHD. Ostapenkov def. O. Baris · 6-1 6-1 · Sioux FallsFTCHM. Bulgaru def. D. Plekhanova · 6-1 6-1 · QueretaroFTCHN. Podoroska def. A. Rame · 6-4 6-3 · QueretaroFTCHO. Jasika def. L. Harris · 6-3 6-1 · SeoulITF ML. Vickery vs R. Falck · 4-6 7-6(4) 1-0 · Set 3 · M25 Tamworth 2ITF WM. Miyata vs A. Varaksina · 2-6 1-1 · Set 2 · W15 Singapore 4 (Singapore)ITF WY. Matsumoto vs A. Rawat · 4-6 · Set 2 · W15 Singapore 4 (Singapore)WTAK. Rakhimova vs E. Alexandrova · 6-4 4-6 · Set 3 · TokyoITF MN. Yamamoto vs T. Yamanaka · 0-0 · Set 1 · M15 Yanagawa CityITF MT. Karigyo vs Y. Taka · 1-1 · Set 1 · M15 Yanagawa CityITF MY. Oki vs O. Brown · 1-6 6-4 2-1 · Set 3 · M15 Yanagawa CityITF WM. Barry vs Mushika Mio · 6-3 1-0 · Set 2 · W35 Sydney 2 (Australia)ITF MH. Jones vs M. Bouzige · 4-6 0-3 · Set 2 · M25 Tamworth 2ITF MI. Becroft vs S. Vujic · 0-0 · Set 1 · M25 Tamworth 2ITF MC. Hoole vs H. Hoeyeraal · 6-7(9) 6-4 0-3 · Set 3 · M25 Tamworth 2ITF WR. Zolotareva vs T. T. Deng · 2-4 · Set 1 · W35 KunshanITF WJ. Zhang vs J. Wang · 0-0 · Set 1 · W35 KunshanITF WW. Wan I vs I. Yamazaki · 2-3 · Set 1 · W35 Sydney 2 (Australia)ITF WV. Chaudhari vs C. Y. Tsao · 6-4 6-5 · Set 2 · W35 Sydney 2 (Australia)CHE. Camacho vs A. Veliz · 7-6(6) 6-5 · Set 2 · GuayaquilFTCHB. Andreescu def. K. Hui · 6-3 6-2 · QueretaroFTCHDar. Blanch def. S. Gorzny · 6-4 6-2 · Sioux FallsFTCHD. Ostapenkov def. O. Baris · 6-1 6-1 · Sioux FallsFTCHM. Bulgaru def. D. Plekhanova · 6-1 6-1 · QueretaroFTCHN. Podoroska def. A. Rame · 6-4 6-3 · QueretaroFTCHO. Jasika def. L. Harris · 6-3 6-1 · Seoul
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Arthur Fils
ATP · World No. 8

Arthur Fils

FRFrance · Age 22 · Born 12 June 2004

About

Born June 12, 2004 in Bondoufle near Paris, France, Arthur Fils turned professional in 2021 after junior success including the 2020 Orange Bowl and 2021 French Open boys' doubles title. His breakthrough came with the 2023 Lyon Open ATP 250 victory as the youngest French champion since Gael Monfils. He has won four ATP titles, including three 500s, reached Wimbledon fourth round in 2024, and career-high No. 14 in 2025. After back injury sidelined him much of late 2025 and early 2026, he returned strongly, reaching Qatar final and winning Barcelona 500 in April 2026 to climb to No. 25.

Profile updated 3 Aug 2026
Right now
8
ATP rank
3,425
Ranking points
2-1
7-day record
66.7%
7-day win rate
7
Career titles
#10
Career-high rank

Recent form

WLW

In the news

““Hell of a champion, winner of a Slam, and he coached a lot of guys, a lot of champions actually. It’s maybe the best for me to have his experience as a coach and as a player. So very, very happy that he joined us during this long journey.””

How they play

Playing style

Arthur Fils is a powerful baseline aggressor who relies on a big serve and explosive forehand to dictate points quickly, generating high topspin (3,300 RPM) and speeds up to 82 mph. A top-level mover and ball-striker, he mixes pace and spin effectively on clay, transitioning aggressively inside the baseline. His solid backhand and athleticism make him dangerous across surfaces, though return game needs refinement to sustain top-20 contention.

Serve
Fils lands 64% first serves with 4.7 aces per match at speeds over 120 mph, but second serve win rate lags below top-30 levels due to average depth and placement variety, ranking him poorly despite solid speed around 92 mph.
Groundstrokes
Dominant forehand weapon with heavy topspin, depth, and pace; backhand is reliable and steady (top-20 quality), used for consistency and redirection rather than outright offense.
Movement
Exceptional speed and court coverage from athletic 6'1\" frame; strong defender who extends rallies effectively, with preference for clay where spin aids his game.
Weakness
Second serve vulnerable to aggressive returns due to insufficient depth and too many body/deuce-court placements; return of serve below elite standards, hindering break opportunities.

Surface splits

Career surface splits.

Hard
62.6% 109-65
Clay
62.3% 96-58
Grass
63.2% 12-7

Serve & return fingerprint

3 matches of statistics in the last 7 days. Aces/match: 3.3 · DFs/match: 0.3

1st serve %1st-serve W%2nd-serve W%Return 1st W%BP saved
1st serve in
65.7%
1st-serve points won
79%
2nd-serve points won
56.7%
Return on 1st
18.7%
Return on 2nd
50%

Notable rivalries

Alexander Zverev
2-2 head-to-head; beat him in 2024 Hamburg final for first ATP 500 title, lost in 2026 Indian Wells QF; key clay rivalry.
Andrey Rublev
2-0 incl. 2026 Barcelona final win; also beat him in 2025 Monte Carlo QF.
Carlos Alcaraz
0-2; lost 2026 Qatar final straight sets, another close loss in 2025 Barcelona SF.
Jiří Lehečka
1-1 in 2026; beat him in Qatar QF, lost Miami SF; upcoming Madrid QF.

Rivalry network

Most-played opponents inside our 7-day rolling window.

G. Mpetshi Perricard1-0J-L. Struff0-1A. Michelsen1-0
Career

Career snapshot

7
Career titles
#10
Career high
2020
First season
SeasonYear-end rankW-LTitles
2020,2-10
202161330-280
202225143-280
20233643-242
20242042-283
20253922-110
20261037-132

Team and equipment

Head coach
Goran Ivanišević
Height
188 cm
Plays
Right-handed
Backhand
Two-handed
Racquet
Head Speed
Apparel
Nike

Career highlights

  • Won 2023 Lyon Open ATP 250
  • Won 2024 Hamburg ATP 500 def. Zverev
  • Won 2024 Japan Open ATP 500 def. Humbert
  • Won 2026 Barcelona ATP 500 def. Rublev
  • Career-high No. 14 April 2025
  • Wimbledon 4R 2024
  • Next Gen ATP Finals runner-up 2023
  • 100th ATP win April 2026
Watch & follow

Where to follow

Live scores when Fils is on court appear on our tennis today page, with the full schedule and where to watch in your country. The full ATP top-100 sits at our live ATP rankings. Compare Fils on the player statistical deep dive.

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